Quality Engineer

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer for a permanent position based with our client in Rotherham.

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Salary is £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working hours:

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday - 8am - 5pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 4pm

Role:
Introduce automotive quality methodologies and best practices into our clients fabrication and manufacturing operations, driving improvements in process capability, product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Implement and embed APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan methodologies.
• Reduce internal defects, scrap and rework costs.
• Improve process capability and production consistency.
• Conduct root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop quality metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Support customer audits and quality reviews.
• Train manufacturing teams in automotive quality tools and techniques.
• Drive a culture of right-first-time manufacturing.

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Recent / relevant experience in a similar Quality role within an automotive and metal fabrication / engineering background.
• Direct working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan methodologies.
• Demonstrable understanding of quality management principles, methodologies and core tools.
• Precision in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.

Core Competencies

• Continuous Improvement
• Automotive Quality Standards
• APQP / PPAP / FMEA / Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Quality Auditing
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Data Analysis & KPI Reporting

In the first instance, send CV's to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 1) for Engineering.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.