Quality Engineer

Dudley Industries Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Quality / Continuous Improvement Engineer to ensure product safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will lead ISO 9001:2015 audits, manage calibration processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires a strong background in quality roles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to utilize technical practices to enhance operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals or high-caliber graduates in the engineering field.

Benefits

37 hour work week

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Background in a Quality role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Ready to reshape internal processes and influence design-stage quality.
• Certification in ISO 9001:2015 with competency for internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015.
• Take ownership of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Lead investigations to eliminate underlying causes of defects.

Skills

Experience in a Quality role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment

Advanced problem-solving abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in professional computer applications

Education

Trained in ISO 9001:2015

High-caliber graduates welcome

Job description

Quality / Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Dudley Industries, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 5AT

Are you passionate about precision, "right first time" manufacturing, and driving operational excellence? We are looking for a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest safety and quality standards for our customers.

The successful candidate will be a technical specialist capable of acting as an internal auditor and utilizing inspection techniques to identify issues and recommend sustainable, "right first time" solutions.

Core Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Auditing: Serve as the Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ensuring adherence to the Company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Documentation: Take ownership of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and PPAP submissions, ensuring new product introductions meet client specifications.
• Calibration: Implement and manage a comprehensive database to ensure all precision equipment remains within specified calibration windows.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations to identify and eliminate the underlying causes of defects, ensuring permanent resolution.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• KPI Management: Develop and maintain metrics for scrap rates, rework costs, and "Right First Time" performance for presentation in monthly management reviews.
• CAPA Leadership: Transform the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process from a reactive log into a proactive, trend‑analysis tool for Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Waste Reduction: Identify manufacturing inefficiencies to reduce waste and improve overall throughput.

Technical Design & New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Design Support: Collaborate with the design department on DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) to simplify jig designs and mitigate human error.
• Error Proofing: Design and implement Poka‑Yoke inspection controls and visual management tools on the shop floor.
• Tooling Oversight: Manage the lifecycle of jigs and fixtures, liaising with Engineering from initial concept through to shop‑floor implementation.

Essential Skills

• Experience: Ideally, a background in a Quality role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• For the Experienced Professional: We are looking for a candidate ready to reshape internal processes and influence design‑stage quality.
• For the Graduate: We welcome applications from high‑caliber graduates looking to begin their career in a technical engineering environment.
• Certification: Trained in ISO 9001:2015 with the competency to conduct internal audits.
• Technical Skills: Advanced problem‑solving abilities, document control, and proficiency in professional computer applications.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of presenting data‑driven insights to management.

The role is based at our production facility in Lytham St Annes.

37 hour week / 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Annual leave is the equivalent of 5 working weeks plus bank holidays. Some leave is expected to be taken over the Christmas shutdown period.

This is a rare and exciting role and an opportunity to join a company that is part of a world class organisation.

Additional Information

This role profile summarises the major responsibilities. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holders responsibilities.

In the event of a disability that affects the ability to complete the above, the Company will consider making reasonable adjustments that may include providing equipment, making alterations to the workplace or amending some of the duties detailed in this document.

To apply for this vacancy, simply attach your CV to the contact form below.