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Production Quality Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Framlingham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Hatcher Components Ltd, part of the Betts Group, have been manufacturing parts exclusively for the commercial vehicle industry since 1968 and are market leaders in developing truck aerodynamics. They have a proven track record of pioneering product innovation and making high quality products that deliver first class performance.
 
 As the business continues to grow, they are now seeking to strengthen the team with the appointment of a Production Quality Engineer. This is a newly created role that combines production efficiency with a strong emphasis on quality assurance, continuous improvement, and compliance with industry standards.
 
 Core duties include:
  
Design, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield, and cost performance
Monitor production activity and identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and defects
Investigate process and quality issues, implementing robust corrective actions
Lead root cause analysis using structured tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions to ensure consistency and control
Analyse production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities
 About you:
  
Experience in a process, production, or manufacturing engineering role with a strong quality focus
Good understanding of quality systems and standards
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt advantageous)
Strong analytical mindset, with experience using data to drive decisions (SPC, process capability, etc.)
Proven problem-solver with experience in structured root cause methodologies
Effective communicator, able to work cross-functionally and influence improvement activities
 This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business where quality and operational excellence are central to success. You’ll play a hands-on role in improving processes, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving measurable change on the production floor. Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration

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