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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Bridgwater, Somerset
 Full-Time | Permanent | Site based

£50,000 to £60,000 doe

My Client as part of their continued expansion are strengthening their Product Excellence, Quality, and Compliance team.

We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to join our Bridgwater facility. This is a key role focused on improving product and process quality, resolving customer issues, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will act as a central link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring quality standards are consistently met and enhanced.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Lead the development and implementation of process risk assessments
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and WCM methodologies
Monitor and analyse quality KPIs, providing insights and recommendations
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing process design and quality standards
Conduct yield and defect analysis, leading improvement activities
Deliver training on quality standards, risk assessment, and improvement tools
Implement visual management systems to support operational excellence
Identify and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions
About You

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
Experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
Confident working with data, metrics, and performance analysis
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Highly organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
A collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach
Desirable:

Experience in food, medical, or high-care manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques
Benefits

22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
 (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days)
Guaranteed Christmas & New Year shutdown
 (a few days reserved from annual leave allowance)
Pension scheme (4% employer / 5% employee contribution)
Free on-site parking
On-site canteen
Access to Wellbeing 360
Cycle to Work (Bike2Work) scheme
Company uniform provided
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing organisation
If the role is of interest, then send your CV today

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