Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will support the delivery of the Zero Defects programme across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on implementing defect prevention at source through the structured application of quality and process control tools, under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Engineering & Quality.

This is a hands‑on delivery role, providing additional technical capability to execute defined Zero Defects work streams, embed improved process discipline, and stabilise manufacturing processes while longer‑term capability and structural requirements are assessed.

• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar technical role within a production environment
• A practical working knowledge of defect prevention principles
• A strong understanding of standard work and process discipline
• Demonstrable experience using a variety of process improvement tools

• Ability to work to structured delivery plans and close actions to agreed timescales
• Comfortable engaging directly with operational teams
• Comfortable working in a transformation environment with ambiguity

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight as part of a flexible hybrid-working model, with a blend of home working and at least three days per week in the office.
• Supportive and sponsored professional development opportunities + reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• 24.5 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave per annum.
• Generous Pension Scheme – with the ability to adjust your contribution amount.
• Automatic enrolment to The Royal Mint’s Life Assurance Scheme.
• Access to free onsite car parking and canteen proudly serving Costa Coffee.
• Access to various salary sacrifice schemes e.g. Technology, Cycle to work, Pendragon Car Leasing Scheme.
• Automatic access to our Hapi App offering retail and leisure discounts, and employee assistance/wellbeing programme in partnership with Health Assured.
• Ability to join and use our onsite gym, which is run by employees within The Royal Mint + access to onsite occupational health support and physio.
• Opportunities to get involved in supporting our chosen charity and paid time to take part in volunteering via our ‘Give a Day’ incentive.