Quality Engineer

Location: County Durham Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

The Company Our client, a leading organisation within the [manufacturing/engineering] sector, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established business that prides itself on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products to its customers.

The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that processes, systems, and products meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support both production and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

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Develop and maintain quality assurance processes and systems

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Carry out audits, inspections, and testing to ensure compliance with ISO standards and client requirements

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Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues

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Analyse quality data and present findings to support business improvements

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Support new product introductions by defining quality requirements and validation processes

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Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using recognised methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma)

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Produce and maintain quality documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

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Previous experience in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing/engineering

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Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 or similar advantageous)

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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality management systems

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Relevant qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline (preferred but not essential if experience is strong)

Benefits

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Competitive salary (DOE)

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Monday–Friday, stable working hours

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Professional development and career progression opportunities

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Opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking employer