Quality Engineer

A Quality Engineer opportunity has become available with a precision engineering manufacturer supplying high‑accuracy components into safety‑critical sectors. Known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to zero defects, the business continues to invest in its people, equipment, and quality systems. With growing customer demand and ongoing new product introductions, they're looking for a Quality Engineer to support the team. The role is based in the Birmingham area and offers a salary in the region of £45,000, along with flexible working hours, an early finish on Fridays, 33 days annual leave, and strong long‑term development prospects.

Quality Engineer responsibilities include

• Conducting audits and process compliance checks to ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Supporting APQP and NPI activities to ensure robust process control through production.
• Preparing and maintaining PPAP documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Leading 8D investigations and corrective actions to resolve and prevent issues.
• Analysing quality data, scrap, and rework trends to drive improvement.
• Conducting internal audits and process checks to maintain compliance.

Desirable skills and experience

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, 8D and Control Plans
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and inspection plans.

Benefits

• A salary in the region of £45,000+.
• Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave and supportive team culture
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on process quality and operational performance

Additional information

If you're a proactive Quality Engineer seeking a hands‑on, technically engaging role in precision manufacturing, with the opportunity to shape process quality, support NPI, and contribute to operational excellence,

Keywords: Quality Engineering, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Calibration, NPI, Precision Engineering, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Quality.

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