Reference: 4838774Job ID: 5420880Posted: 2026-10-19Closing date: 2027-01-17Location: ManchesterSalary: Circa 45,000 DOE (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / ManufacturingCompany: HaysConsultant: Nicholas CharnleyHays office: Liverpool — Part 2nd Floor, 5 St Paul's Square,Phone: 0151 239 1296Email: nick.charnley@hays.comYour new companyYou will be joining an established manufacturing and engineering organisation with a strong focus on product quality and continuous improvement. Due to requirements within the Quality function, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.
Your new roleAs Quality Engineer, you will work closely with the Quality, Production and Engineering teams to maintain and improve quality standards across the manufacturing operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Investigating quality issues and supporting root cause analysisManaging non-conformances and supporting corrective and preventative actionsCarrying out product, process and internal quality auditsWorking closely with Production and Engineering to resolve manufacturing quality issuesSupporting continuous improvement and right-first-time initiativesMaintaining accurate quality records and documentationMonitoring processes to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standardsSupporting the wider Quality team with ongoing improvement activitiesThe emphasis on auditing, non-conformances, cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement reflects the quality requirements already discussed with the business.
What you'll need to succeedYou will have previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment. You'll be comfortable working hands-on within production, investigating quality problems and communicating effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams. Experience within polymers or a related manufacturing environment would be particularly advantageous.
What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining an established manufacturing business in a permanent position where you'll have the opportunity to play an important role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the operation.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4838774 - Nicholas Charnley
Quality Engineer in Manchester employer: Hays
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