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Job Title: Quality & Process Engineer
Location: Irlam, Greater Manchester
Pay Range: £45,000 - £50,000
Contract Type: Perm
As Quality & Process Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for driving the quality performance of the organisation’s Production operations, focusing on establishing effective quality & process controls which strive for world-class levels of customer quality and reduced waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.
The role will also support the effective implementation of the Business Management system and new products & processes, working with internal stakeholders to standardise methodologies and ensure compliance to documented procedures in the manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities – Quality & Process Engineer
- Perform day-to-day Quality & Process Engineering activities within the Value Stream.
- Lead APQP deployment and develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and robust process controls.
- Monitor and analyse production data to drive quality improvements and reduce waste.
- Lead and support root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS.
- Implement and sustain SPC, process capability studies, and data-driven improvements.
- Provide Quality support for NPI, ensuring compliance and seamless integration into production.
- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Quality function.
- Maintain and improve the Business Management System documentation.
- Respond to customer quality concerns, driving corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage supplier quality issues within the assigned value stream.
- Routinely report on Quality KPIs and support the annual improvement planning cycle.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Requirements – Quality & Process Engineer
- Strong background in Quality & Process Engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001).
- Proficient in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR, ISIR, SPC.
- Hands-on experience with process engineering tools: Time Studies (MOST), SOPs, VSM, Spaghetti Diagrams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings including GD&T.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
What we can offer – Quality & Process Engineer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Full-time, permanent role with regular working hours.
- Opportunities for training and development in a dynamic, growing company.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
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