At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality improvements and lead audits in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Leading engineering manufacturer known for high-performance technical products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Engineering and strong QMS systems knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering manufacturer producing high-performance technical products. This role would suit a Quality professional from a manufacturing or engineering background who enjoys driving continuous improvement, leading audits, maintaining quality systems and working across production, engineering and supply chain teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues and deliver operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements and regulatory standards.
- Plan, conduct and maintain internal, supplier and external audit programmes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified.
- Lead investigations into non-conformances, CAPA activities and root cause analysis using methodologies including 8D, A3 and Lean Six Sigma.
- Chair weekly Material Review Board (MRB) meetings while supporting production and engineering teams in resolving quality issues and driving operational improvements.
- Maintain quality documentation, monitor quality performance trends and lead continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Skills and qualifications:
- Proven experience in Quality Engineer position for Manufacturing
- Strong QMS systems experience
- Internal & External Auditing experience - certified preferred
- Ability to lead activities and work autonomously where needed.
Location: Blackburn
Permanent
Salary: c £40k - £45k (dependent on experience) + Benefits.
Working hours: Monday - Thursday, Friday
Benefits: 25 days holiday, 8% combined pension, cycle to work, employee discounts, private medical insurance, health & wellbeing programme, sick pay, free onsite parking.
Quality Engineer in Blackburn employer: Employment Solutions Ltd
Employment Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer for MIG/TIG Welders, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Located in Stockport, employees benefit from competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a robust pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth in the heavy engineering sector. Join a team where your skills are valued and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in bridge fabrication.
