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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role: Quality Engineer
Salary: to be discussed on application
Location: Barnstaple
Permanent

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and Fridays 8am-2pm

Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a high-performing manufacturing environment. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving quality systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This position offers clear progression into a Quality Manager role within 2–3 years, supported by structured development and leadership exposure.

Role & Responsibilities of a Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, manage and maintain Quality Management Systems in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards
Plan and conduct internal audits, ensuring compliance with documented procedures and work instructions
Oversee PPAP submissions and ensure adherence to customer and contractual requirements
Act as the primary interface for customer quality concerns, supporting internal and external audits
Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving methodologies and data analysis
Lead quality performance and cost-of-quality assessments using statistical tools
Implement lean manufacturing principles and lead kaizen events across production areas
Provide coaching, guidance, and training on quality-related matters to internal teams and customers
Requirements of a Quality Engineer

Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Qualified Internal Auditor to ISO 9001 standards
Strong knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys
Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all organisational levels
Confident working with cloud-based systems
Desirable: Knowledge of IATF core tools, VDA Auditor certification, Six Sigma Green Belt
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