Quality Engineer

Location: South Wigston

Salary circa £45,000 | 33 days annual leave | Flexible working hours

A Quality Engineer opportunity has become available with a fast-growing manufacturing business supplying technically demanding, high-volume products into regulated and customer-driven sectors. The company operates with a strong shopfloor culture where quality directly impacts performance, efficiency, and margin. With continued investment in people, systems, and production capability, they're looking for a proactive, floor-facing Quality Engineer to take real ownership of site-wide quality performance and continuous improvement.

Quality Engineer responsibilities include
- Owning internal and external NCRs, leading root cause analysis, and driving corrective and preventative actions to closure.
Embedding line-side quality checks and training operators in updated quality procedures and work instructions.
Turning quality and process data into performance reports that drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
Strengthening QMS documentation, standards, and controls in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
Leading supplier quality activity, audits, and qualification of new suppliers alongside Procurement.
Acting as the quality interface with customers, auditors, and senior leadership on compliance and performance.

Quality Engineer desirable skills and experience
- Experience in a Quality Engineer role within regulated or high-volume environment.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and problem-solving techniques.
Confident operating on the shopfloor, training teams, and driving line-side quality activity.

Quality Engineer benefits include
- Salary in the region of £45,000.
Flexible daytime working hours.
Employee appreciation initiatives and regular company events.
Employee Assistance Programme.
33 days annual leave.

If you're a driven Quality professional who wants ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape how quality is delivered across a growing manufacturing operation-apply now via the link in this Quality Engineer advert.

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