Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturer & part of a multi-site organisation, require an experienced Quality Engineer. This is a permanent position working on days and will pay 40-45k per annum. The role is commutable from the South Wirral, Deeside, Wrexham, Flintshire & Chester areas. The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements. The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements. Responsibilities: * Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns * Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices * Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans) * Support compliance with quality standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence. * Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards * Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner * Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions * Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements * Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition Qualifications / Experience: * Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001) * Experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) * Working knowledge of core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) * Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) * Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) * Supplier and/or customer quality experience * Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications ( * Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial) * Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable) * Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable) * Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable) If you feel you are well suited to the Quality Engineer position, please apply with your