At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality improvements and lead investigations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Bespoke manufacturer in Trowbridge with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, pension contributions, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Excellent career progression in a supportive and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Join a team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: 2-3+ years in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35550 - 43450 £ per year.
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join an excellent bespoke manufacturer in the Trowbridge area. With no day ever being the same, the Quality Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) and Kaizen initiatives.
- Audit and improve manufacturing processes and quality controls.
- Lead root cause investigations using 5 Whys and 8D methodologies.
- Reduce quality and production risks through FMEA and Control Plans.
- Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve performance.
- Manage customer quality issues, CAPA activities, and support NPI/APQP projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- 2-3+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing.
- Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, CI, and Kaizen.
- Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and change control.
- Six Sigma and/or Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience.
- Electronics manufacturing experience or IPC-A-610/IPC-A-620 knowledge desirable.
Package and Benefits:
- Up to £45,000 + 10% Bonus
- Employer pension contributions matched up to 7.5%
- Life assurance cover of 6x annual salary
- Access to Medicash healthcare benefits
- Share Incentive Plan with employee participation options
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + 10% Bonus
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
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