Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer – High-Impact Role in an advanced Manufacturing Environment Are you a proactive and hands-on Quality Engineer who thrives in both fast-paced and technically complex environments? This is a rare opportunity to join a unique manufacturing business operating at the intersection of high-volume production and specialist engineering. With two distinct manufacturing areas – one focused on structured, high-output work and the other on bespoke, customer-critical products – this role is perfect for a Quality Engineer who enjoys variety, visibility, and real influence. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Quality Engineer, you’ll work across both sides of the production process, supporting quality at every stage – from raw material preparation to final machining. You’ll play a key role in: * Leading root cause investigations, NCRs, and structured problem solving. * Driving outcome-focused improvements to reduce the cost of quality and increase reliability. * Supporting audits and external approvals across ISO/BSI standards. * Enhancing SOP consistency and ensuring process adherence. * Being a visible presence on the shopfloor and a credible voice in senior-level meetings. What “Great” Looks Like: Within your first year, success will be measured by your ability to: * Build strong communication bridges between shopfloor and leadership. * Flag and tackle blockers early – with minimal handholding. * Use structured thinking to support process improvement and training initiatives. * Champion a proactive quality mindset and preventative approach. Who We’re Looking For: This Quality Engineer role suits a self-starter with a strong logical mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll need: * Proven communication skills from operator to senior level. * Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with a blend of high-volume and bespoke products. * A root cause mindset – able to drive corrective actions with clarity and follow-through. * Comfort hosting external visitors, audits, and customer inspections. Backgrounds may vary – you could be degree-qualified in mechanical/materials/composites engineering or a technically brilliant shopfloor professional with real-world experience. Exposure to marine or aerospace sectors is a bonus due to the customer and compliance environment. What’s on Offer: * Salary: £40,000 with flexibility for standout candidates. * Hours: Flexi-time available with an early start/finish culture. * Leave: Includes Christmas shutdown and flexible bank holiday arrangements. * Environment: Supportive, experienced leadership and clear priorities. If you're a Quality Engineer who loves fixing problems before they happen, enjoys both people and process, and wants to play a visible part in a quality-led journey – we’d love to hear from you. Apply now – all applications handled confidentially