Quality Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, with an early finish at 1:30 pm every other Friday.

Verus Recruitment is partnering with a leading manufacturing company based in South Yorkshire, operating from a 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Rotherham. This company provides services to OEMs across industries such as defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling, and rail, with in-house capabilities including laser cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, shot blasting, painting, and assembly.

We are seeking a resilient Quality Engineer to join the team, reporting to the Quality, Health, and Safety Manager. The role involves driving quality improvements, managing the non-conformance system, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and developing an audit program.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and presentation skills, capable of liaising with key personnel and department heads. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual in a collaborative, open-plan work environment.

• Review and approve ISIR and FAIR documentation prior to submission.
• Act as the primary contact for addressing internal quality issues.
• Investigate internal and external non-conformance issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation in line with customer requests.
• Provide inspection support as required to manage workload or cover absences.
• Review and approve concessions before they are sent to customers.
• Conduct regular quality audits to maintain high standards.
• Lead 8D investigations in response to issues identified by the QHSE Manager.
• Develop and implement process controls for specific procedures.
• Generate Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) and follow through to ensure successful resolution.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has an excellent understanding of quality processes and standards in manufacturing.
• Experience working in a similar role and Industry (Metal fabrication).
• Excellent understanding of robotics principles, kinematics, and dynamics for efficient programming and troubleshooting.
• Can adapt to shifting priorities and meet challenging requirements with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Is committed to maintaining a high focus on quality and encouraging others to do the same.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and can develop innovative solutions.

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Health and Well-being Support: Access to a healthcare plan.
• Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including statutory public holidays).
• Future Planning: Company pension scheme and life assurance cover.
• Rewards: Monthly prize draw and referral programme incentives.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored training to support career growth.
• Health and Fitness: Reduced gym membership.
• Team Success: Participate in company-wide initiatives and celebrations.
• Convenience: Free and secure onsite parking.

If you’re passionate about quality and are eager to make an impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact our Sheffield Team.

Verus Recruitment Partners is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.