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Location: County Durham
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)
As a Quality Engineer, you will:
- Play a key role in ensuring that processes, systems, and products meet the highest quality standards.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support both production and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality assurance processes and systems
- Carry out audits, inspections, and testing to ensure compliance with ISO standards and client requirements
- Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues
- Analyse quality data and present findings to support business improvements
- Support new product introductions by defining quality requirements and validation processes
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using recognised methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma)
- Produce and maintain quality documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing/engineering
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 or similar advantageous)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality management systems
- Relevant qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline (preferred but not essential if experience is strong)
Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Monday–Friday, stable working hours
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking employer
The Company
Our client, a leading organisation within the [manufacturing/engineering] sector, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established business that prides itself on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products to its customers.
