Quality Engineer

Reports to: Quality Manager
Location: Holmfirth
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 07:00-17:15 (Four-day week, Fridays off)
Salary: 30,000-35,000

You'll be joining a long-established, family-owned sheet metal fabrication business known for supplying high-quality precision components into a wide range of industries. The company is recognised for its modern manufacturing facilities, strong engineering capability, and commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer / Quality Coordinator to join a growing sheet metal fabrication business. This role ensures all customer and internal quality issues are handled promptly and professionally while supporting continuous improvement and compliance across the organisation.

• Act as the first point of contact for all customer quality issues, complaints, and queries.

• Support the SHEQ Manager in maintaining ISO 9001 certification and compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to company and customer standards.

• Investigate non-conformances using structured root cause analysis (RCA) tools and drive CAPA activities.

• Create, manage, and track rework job cards for internal and external issues.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and customer specifications.

• Produce customer Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) as required.

• Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports to support continuous improvement.

• Liaise with Supervisors, Managers, Directors, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues effectively.

• Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and promote a strong quality culture.

• Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment by following SHEQ procedures.

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Coordination, or a similar manufacturing environment (sheet metal experience advantageous).

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and auditing practices.

• Proficiency with RCA and CAPA methods.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Skilled in using inspection tools such as callipers, micrometres, and height gauges.

• Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP/MRP).

• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Detail-focused and committed to continuous improvement.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline (desirable).

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification preferred.

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