Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Engineer to join a fantastic business based in Rotherham, ensuring high standards across products, processes, and supplier performance.

Reporting into the Quality Manager, you will lead investigations into production and supplier non-conformities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management and resolution of production and component-related non-conformities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate the quality team’s daily activities and priorities.
• Escalate issues to suppliers and support their development through audits and performance reviews.
• Chair weekly reviews of quality trends, define actions for improvement, and track progress.
• Define and implement inspection and sampling plans.
• Supervise and support the development of Quality Inspectors.
• Contribute to new product development by ensuring quality and risk requirements are met.
• Support internal audits and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Analyse quality metrics and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Be a champion of quality culture and best practices across the organisation.

I'm keen to speak to candidates with the following skillset:

• Prior experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality assurance methodologies.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, data analysis, and reporting.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• CQI practitioner membership.