Quality Engineer

Handicare AB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet quality standards. The role involves compliance with regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or Quality Management and relevant ISO experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and aims for a diverse applicant pool.

Benefits

Base salary up to £40,000 per annum

33 days holiday

Company contributory pension

Flexible benefits platform

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Understanding and adherence to ISO standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in supplier quality management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process compliance with requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics (KPIs).
• Conduct and support audits.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality performance.

Skills

Internal / Lead Auditor in ISO 9001

Quality tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA)

Problem-solving techniques (8D, 5-Why)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

ISO 13485

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team based at our site in Kingswinford.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes using core quality tools.
• Develop and maintain key quality metrics (KPIs) and drive improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and support audits, including ISO, customer, and internal audits.
• Support the compliance of the company’s Integrated Management Systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality performance and implement supplier development programs.
• Participate in design reviews, process validation activities, and ECN (Engineering Change Notification) process.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events.

Skills and qualifications

• Internal / Lead Auditor in ISO 9001.
• Knowledge and adherence to ISO 9001.
• Quality with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA.
• Proficiency in problem-solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and data-driven decision-making.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to quality improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Resilient / determined to see things through.
• Good at planning & organising.
• Good at building partnerships.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with supplier quality management and auditing processes.
• Knowledge of metrology and measurement techniques.
• ISO 45001.
• ISO 13485.
• FDA Part 820.
• ISO 14001.
• Internal / Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & 45001.
• Medical device regulatory experience or qualification (ISO 13485).
• Six Sigma – Green or Black Belt.

What\'s in it for you?

• Base salary up to £40,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company contributory pension and 3x Life Assurance cover
• Flexible benefits platform with access to health care, gym membership and many high street discounts
• Employee Assistance programme available to colleagues and their families, to support wellbeing
• Fully funded training and development

Other information

We welcome applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome and encourage candidates to request any adjustments they may need to show us their full potential.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to support work sponsorship in the UK, so can only consider applications from candidates with existing eligibility to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing

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