Quality Engineer – Infrastructure Manufacturer

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Holidays: 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct inspections and testing of plastic fabricated products to ensure they meet specifications
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive action initiatives
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and reduce waste
• Manage documentation related to quality standards, audits, and certifications
• Liaise with production, engineering, and customer service teams to resolve quality issues
• Assist in preparing for and conducting internal and external audits

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role, ideally within plastic fabrication, manufacturing, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, lean manufacturing principles)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality management