Quality Engineer

WR Engineering

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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000-£42,000



The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established operation based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The business supplies precision cast components into demanding sectors including engineering, automotive, rail and industrial markets, where compliance, traceability and process control are critical.



Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 standards

  • Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits

  • Conduct root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and drive corrective & preventive actions

  • Support foundry process control including melting, moulding, casting and finishing operations

  • Oversee metallurgical and dimensional inspection processes

  • Manage non-conformance, concession and customer complaint processes

  • Work closely with production, metallurgy and engineering teams to reduce scrap and improve yield

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the foundry

  • Maintain quality documentation, control plans, PFMEA and inspection plans

  • Liaise directly with customers on technical quality matters



Required Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Quality Engineer.

  • Strong understanding of metallurgical processes and casting defects

  • Experience with ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 advantageous)

  • Competent in root cause analysis methodologies

  • Experience with dimensional inspection techniques and CMM (advantageous)

  • Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach on the shop floor

  • Ability to communicate effectively across production and management teams



Qualifications

  • Internal Auditor qualification (advantageous)


What's on Offer

  • Salary of £40,000-£42,000

  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a respected Sheffield manufacturing business

  • Opportunity to influence process improvement and quality strategy

  • Supportive engineering-led environment

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