Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

• Annual Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Location: Gateshead
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our client’s Operations team. This role supports the Head of Operations and Compliance in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across the business unit.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and update the Integrated Management System.
• Lead and support customer and external audits as required.
• Conduct and manage internal audit processes.
• Define new and optimise existing production and testing techniques to ensure stable and quality-driven production processes.
• Maintain and manage the Goods Inward inspection procedure and the internal and external calibration system, including cost management.
• Work with clients and internal functions to proactively identify trends relating to performance and reliability through RMA data and field performance.
• Support engineering change requests promptly to ensure ongoing support for products in the field.
• Provide technical support using problem-solving techniques to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Write technical reports in line with internal and customer requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team to make decisions aligned with business needs.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required by the business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in a Quality Technician/Engineering role, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Experience in conducting technical analysis of products and evaluating compliance and non-compliance against test specifications.
• Competent in problem-solving processes including Ishikawa and 5 why analysis.
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office software.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and build relationships.
• Initiative-taking with a can-do attitude and a thirst to continuously develop and learn.
• Diligent and able to apply a logical and common-sense approach to activities.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

To apply for this Quality Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.