At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure high-quality engineering solutions through system maintenance and process improvement.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm in Burnley with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the Role
Our client are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their engineering team in Burnley. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing our quality management systems, ensuring that our manufacturing processes consistently deliver high-precision engineering solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—from design and production to supply chain—to drive continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and product compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Systems: Maintain, audit, and improve our Quality Management System (QMS) in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001 / AS9100).
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone investigations into non-conformances, working with production teams to implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Inspection & Testing: Oversee first-off inspections, Goods Inward, and final sign-off procedures using precision measurement tools and CMM equipment where appropriate.
- Process Improvement: Utilize Lean / Six Sigma tools to minimize scrap, improve yields, and streamline manufacturing workflows.
- Supplier Quality: Audit and evaluate suppliers to ensure incoming raw materials and components meet strict technical specifications.
- NPI Support: Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including standardizing FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports), PPAPs, and Control Plans.
Key Requirements
- Experience: Proven track record as a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance Specialist within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent time-served experience).
- Problem-Solving: Strong proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, Cause & Effect, CAPA).
- Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Communication: Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between shop floor technicians, management, and external suppliers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Opportunities for career progression and professional training
- On-site parking
Quality Engineer in Burnley employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.
Contek Recruitment Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the UK Logistics & Inventory Co-ordinator role, located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company provides generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs. The collaborative culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that team members are supported in their development while contributing to a dynamic and innovative logistics sector.
Contact Details:
Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Recruitment Team
