Graduate Engineer / Quality Engineer

Our client is a leading player in the metal manufacturing industry, committed to delivering high-quality products to customers. Their team thrives on innovation, continuous improvement, and dedication to excellence. We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team and contribute to their ongoing success.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our client's manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with production teams to monitor, assess, and improve the quality of their products.

• Quality Control & Assurance: Oversee the quality control processes throughout the production cycle, ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify the quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve product quality, and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, testing, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry quality standards (ISO 9001) and health & safety regulations.
• Be the main point of contact for customer technical and quality queries, maintaining the NCR register, and working collaboratively with the production team to solve problems and troubleshoot.

• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Investigate quality issues and non-conformities, using root cause analysis techniques to identify the underlying causes.

• Mentoring and Training: Act as a mentor to production operatives and work with management to improve skills within the factory and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Supplier Quality Management: Work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of materials and components meets the required standards.
• Participate in supplier audits and quality assessments.

Prepare and present regular quality reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and areas for improvement.

Qualification (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Proven experience (2+ years) in a quality engineering role within the manufacturing sector, preferably in steel or metalworking industries. Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent). Experience with quality control tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma). Excellent organisational skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Our client is committed to the professional growth of their employees and offers training and development opportunities. Join a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and dedication.

Employee Benefits: Our client offers a range of benefits, including company pension (with contribution matching), and death-in-service benefit. Monday to Thursday: 7. Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus statutory holidays.