Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryNewton Aycliffe, County DurhampermanentPosted: 11 September 2026
Apply NowThe Rewards and Benefits on Offer:
* Immediate start available
* A competitive basic salary and benefits package
* Permanent job from day one
* Free on-site parking
* Competitive holiday allowance
Working Hours:
* Dayshift
* Full-time, Mon - Fri
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a Production Team Leader. The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business covering the day shift.
If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!
The Job you will do:
* Develop and maintain product assurance systems to meet IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
* Lead a culture of defect prevention, continuous improvement, and waste reduction.
* Apply core quality tools including SPC, Pareto, histograms, scatter diagrams, and stratification.
* Support manufacturing teams in the timely resolution of internal and customer quality issues.
* Support NPI activities including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, gauge planning, and capability studies.
* Incorporate lessons learned to identify and prevent potential failure modes.
* Conduct internal audits and promote compliance with company systems, procedures, and quality requirements.
* Analyse and communicate quality/process data to senior management and drive improvement actions.
* Programme and perform routine CMM measurements and support NPI measurement capability studies.
* Support the Quality Manager in coordinating Quality Engineers and Laboratory Supervisors.
* Liaise directly with customers and suppliers to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
About you:
* Experience working as a Quality Engineer or similar within an engineering/manufacturing environment
* An understanding and knowledge of IATF 16949 standards
* Proven leadership capability with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective resource planning and prioritisation, managing competing demands and multiple deliverables.
* Strong knowledge and experience in developing PPAP documentation, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
* Practical experience applying quality tools and techniques, including 8D analysis and Poka-Yoke.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and quality objectives
* Immediate start available
* A competitive basic salary and benefits package
* Permanent job from day one
* Free on-site parking
* Competitive holiday allowance
Working Hours:
* Dayshift
* Full-time, Mon - Fri
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a Production Team Leader. The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business covering the day shift.
If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!
The Job you will do:
* Develop and maintain product assurance systems to meet IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
* Lead a culture of defect prevention, continuous improvement, and waste reduction.
* Apply core quality tools including SPC, Pareto, histograms, scatter diagrams, and stratification.
* Support manufacturing teams in the timely resolution of internal and customer quality issues.
* Support NPI activities including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, gauge planning, and capability studies.
* Incorporate lessons learned to identify and prevent potential failure modes.
* Conduct internal audits and promote compliance with company systems, procedures, and quality requirements.
* Analyse and communicate quality/process data to senior management and drive improvement actions.
* Programme and perform routine CMM measurements and support NPI measurement capability studies.
* Support the Quality Manager in coordinating Quality Engineers and Laboratory Supervisors.
* Liaise directly with customers and suppliers to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
About you:
* Experience working as a Quality Engineer or similar within an engineering/manufacturing environment
* An understanding and knowledge of IATF 16949 standards
* Proven leadership capability with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective resource planning and prioritisation, managing competing demands and multiple deliverables.
* Strong knowledge and experience in developing PPAP documentation, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
* Practical experience applying quality tools and techniques, including 8D analysis and Poka-Yoke.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and quality objectives