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 full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.