Quality Engineer in Manchester

Are you passionate about quality, sustainability, and driving improvement? This is your chance to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking manufacturing business that’s redefining what it means to produce responsibly. Join a market leader in sustainable, high-quality plastic products, serving industries from construction to landscaping and industrial design. This isn’t just another quality role - it’s an opportunity to make a real impact, grow professionally, and help shape the future of environmentally responsible manufacturing.

The Opportunity

As a Quality Control Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of the operation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance, durability, and sustainability. You’ll work closely with production, R&D, and process teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously raise the bar for quality excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead in-process and final product inspections to ensure every item meets strict quality and customer requirements.
• Develop and refine inspection and testing procedures, driving consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with production teams to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Take ownership of root cause analysis and lead CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and enhance quality.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results.
• Support internal and external quality audits (ISO 9001 and customer audits).
• Collaborate across departments to embed quality in every new product and process.
• Keep detailed, accurate, and transparent quality documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a Quality Control, Quality Engineer, or Quality Technician role within a manufacturing environment (plastics, injection moulding, extrusion, or similar).
• Hands-on knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques, and strong analytical skills using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
• A solid understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Confident working with data and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving.
• The ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

What’s in It for You

• Genuine career progression - be part of a company that invests in your growth and offers clear development pathways.
• Professional training and mentoring to support your long-term success.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus company pension and benefits.
• The chance to work in a sustainable, innovative manufacturing environment where your ideas are valued.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are part of the DNA.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work truly makes a difference, not only to the company but to the planet, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next big step in your quality career.