Quality Engineer in Stroud

BMR Solutions are working in partnership with a specialist engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer for a permanent opportunity based in Stroud. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer producing premium engineered products where precision, exceptional workmanship and outstanding visual quality are fundamental to customer satisfaction. The business is committed to continuous improvement and is looking for a Quality Engineer who can influence manufacturing standards, improve processes and embed a culture of quality across the production operation.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer who has successfully developed, implemented and embedded quality systems and manufacturing processes within a complex manufacturing environment. You'll have a proven track record of driving measurable improvements in product quality, reducing defects and implementing robust quality methodologies that deliver lasting business improvements. This role requires someone who enjoys working collaboratively with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and establish best practice across the business. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you will spend significant time on the shop floor, working closely with engineering, production and management teams to improve manufacturing quality, standardise processes and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business.

The Role

As Quality Engineer, you will take ownership of manufacturing quality activities across the business, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations, engineering specifications and exceptionally high cosmetic and visual quality standards. You will review existing manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, create and implement new quality procedures and standards, and work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure improvements are successfully adopted and sustained. Working collaboratively across the business, you will use structured quality methodologies to reduce non-conformance, improve right-first-time performance, increase process capability and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continually improve quality systems, manufacturing processes and quality standards across the business.
• Review existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency and process capability.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), inspection standards, quality documentation, process maps and work instructions.
• Lead quality improvement projects from identification through implementation and verification.
• Ensure products consistently achieve the exceptionally high cosmetic, workmanship and visual quality standards required before customer release.
• Investigate customer complaints, internal non-conformances and supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyse manufacturing quality data, identify trends and implement sustainable improvements.
• Conduct internal process audits and support compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Work closely with production, engineering and management teams to embed best practice and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support supplier quality improvement activities where required.
• Deliver training, coaching and guidance to manufacturing teams to ensure new processes and quality standards are effectively adopted.
• Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally from an aerospace, automotive, CNC machining, precision engineering or other complex manufacturing environment producing high-quality engineered products.
• Demonstrable experience developing, implementing and improving quality processes, manufacturing procedures and quality management systems.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing quality, reducing defects and improving process performance.
• Experience creating and implementing SOPs, quality documentation, process controls and manufacturing standards.
• Strong working knowledge of recognised quality methodologies including: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D Problem Solving, 5 Whys, CAPA, PFMEA / FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and quality auditing.
• Experience analysing manufacturing performance data and using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience working collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, production and supply chain functions.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to work directly with production teams on the shop floor.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments where cosmetic finish, workmanship and visual quality are critical to customer acceptance.

Why Apply?

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Join a successful and growing engineering manufacturer.
• Highly influential role with the opportunity to shape manufacturing quality across the business.
• Drive meaningful continuous improvement initiatives with visible business impact.
• Modern manufacturing environment producing premium engineered products.
• Long-term career progression within a stable and forward-thinking organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by BMR Solutions Ltd, a recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client. Please note: Our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK. BMR Solutions Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.