Quality Engineer in Preston

An amazing opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a growing organisation near Chorley, taking ownership of quality systems and CI projects across multiple sites.

A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum is offered for this role, which is perfect for someone who is passionate about fostering a culture of quality and who can drive continuous improvement across multiple sites, liaising with stakeholders at varying levels.

You will be at the heart of ensuring that products and processes meet the highest standards, working closely with manufacturing, project, and engineering teams.

What you'll do:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's approach to quality across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold rigorous standards in both product delivery and process execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct detailed data analysis, facilitate root cause investigations, and support both internal audits and external compliance activities.
• Engage directly with customers during new product launches and address any concerns swiftly to help build lasting relationships founded on trust.
• Communicate effectively at all levels to ensure everyone understands the importance of adhering to established standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of robust quality management systems across multiple sites, ensuring all processes align with industry standards and organisational objectives.
• Promote a culture centred around quality by encouraging best practices throughout the business while addressing areas for improvement.
• Conduct thorough analyses of KPIs to identify trends, drive improvements, and report findings to senior management.
• Initiate and facilitate root cause analysis for both internal issues and customer concerns, coordinating remedial actions to ensure effective resolution.
• Perform regular process audits within the manufacturing environment to guarantee compliance with established procedures and maintain traceability across operations.
• Engage directly with customer representatives during NPI, investigating non-conformance incidents and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support external audit activities by managing auditor interactions and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Champion continual improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimisation and supporting their implementation throughout the organisation.

What you bring:

• Substantial experience from similar roles where you have demonstrated your ability to support robust quality management systems within demanding environments.
• Hands-on use of industry-standard tools for problem-solving, data analysis, process auditing, and new product introduction support.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues from various departments while also engaging confidently with customers.
• A methodical approach ensures accuracy in documentation and reporting while your commercial acumen helps align quality initiatives with broader business objectives.
• A passion for continual improvement drives you to seek out opportunities for optimisation at every turn.
• Your ability to foster trust-based relationships internally and externally will be key in achieving shared success.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an environment that values your expertise in quality engineering, please apply today by clicking on the link provided.