Quality Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Are you a Quality Engineer or a Quality Technician looking for an opportunity to take ownership of quality within an established engineering and manufacturing environment?

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a small manufacturing business based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality engineering who enjoys working closely with manufacturing teams, solving problems and driving improvements across products, processes and systems.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conducting internal audits and supporting external customer and certification audits.
• Leading investigations into customer complaints, internal non-conformances and quality issues.
• Carrying out root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone and other problem-solving techniques.
• Developing and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitoring manufacturing processes, conducting inspections and ensuring product conformity.
• Reviewing and approving production documentation, inspection reports and quality records.
• Analysing quality data, identifying trends and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including supplier audits and performance improvements.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste, scrap and rework.
• Supporting the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and improving Right First Time performance.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• A strong understanding of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.s.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy, connecting talented professionals with leading businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Our specialist consultants work closely with clients and candidates to deliver tailored recruitment solutions and support long-term career opportunities.

To apply or find out more, please contact Elevation Recruitment Group.