Job Title: Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Opportunity to Join a Leading Manufacturing Business in Croydon
Our client, a well-established and growing UK manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer to join their team at their site in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar, who is interested in quality assurance and continuous improvement.
The company operates a variety of manufacturing processes on-site, providing broad exposure to different technologies and production methods.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), driving root cause analysis, and working cross-functionally to ensure product and process quality standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the maintenance and development of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
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Lead and assist with root cause analysis to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
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Conduct and support internal audits and contribute to audit readiness
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Monitor and improve production and inspection processes to ensure product quality
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Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams on quality and process improvement initiatives
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Assist with quality documentation including FMEA, control plans, and inspection reports
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Track, manage, and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs)
Candidate Profile:
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Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
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Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Desirable Experience (Nice to Have):
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Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams
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Experience with quality systems or continuous improvement initiatives
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Exposure to lean manufacturing principles
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Previous roles such as Quality Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Inspector
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience
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Exposure to a wide range of in-house manufacturing processes
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Career development opportunities within a supportive and forward-thinking company
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Convenient Croydon location with excellent transport links
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