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Quality Engineer

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Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a specialist engineering manufacturer supplying bespoke products into demanding industrial markets worldwide. Quality is central to everything they do, from supplier management and manufacturing through to customer delivery.

They are looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day quality activities across the business. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working closely with production, engineering, suppliers and customers.

The Role

No two days will be the same. You'll be involved in everything from investigating production issues on the shop floor to developing quality procedures, supporting suppliers and ensuring the quality management system remains effective.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved across the whole quality function rather than specialising in just one area.
Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques
Produce and maintain quality procedures and documentation
Carry out internal audits and support external audits
Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
Perform inspection activities and dimensional measurements where required
Review manufacturing documentation and quality records
Support production teams with day-to-day quality matters
Analyse quality data and identify improvement opportunities
Assist with customer complaints and corrective action responses
Ensure calibration records and inspection equipment remain compliant
Promote continuous improvement across manufacturing What We're Looking For

Experience within a manufacturing quality environment
Good understanding of ISO 9001
Practical experience investigating quality issues
Confident writing procedures and work instructions
Experience working with suppliers
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Comfortable working on the shop floor as well as completing documentation
Strong communication skills
Organised and self-motivated
Practical, hands-on approach Desirable

Experience within fabrication, welding, pressure equipment or industrial manufacturing
Internal Auditor qualification
Six Sigma or Lean experience
Knowledge of CAPA, 8D or other structured problem-solving methods
Experience using measuring equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers and Height Gauges Benefits

Salary of £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to take ownership of the quality function
Varied role with real autonomy
Stable engineering business with international customers
Opportunities to influence continuous improvement

Reference: 225358947

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Quality Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a specialist engineering manufacturer supplying bespoke products into demanding industrial markets worldwide. Quality is central to everything they do, from supplier management and manufacturing through to customer delivery.

They are looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day quality activities across the business. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working closely with production, engineering, suppliers and customers.

The Role

No two days will be the same. You'll be involved in everything from investigating production issues on the shop floor to developing quality procedures, supporting suppliers and ensuring the quality management system remains effective.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved across the whole quality function rather than specialising in just one area.
Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques
Produce and maintain quality procedures and documentation
Carry out internal audits and support external audits
Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
Perform inspection activities and dimensional measurements where required
Review manufacturing documentation and quality records
Support production teams with day-to-day quality matters
Analyse quality data and identify improvement opportunities
Assist with customer complaints and corrective action responses
Ensure calibration records and inspection equipment remain compliant
Promote continuous improvement across manufacturing What We're Looking For

Experience within a manufacturing quality environment
Good understanding of ISO 9001
Practical experience investigating quality issues
Confident writing procedures and work instructions
Experience working with suppliers
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Comfortable working on the shop floor as well as completing documentation
Strong communication skills
Organised and self-motivated
Practical, hands-on approach Desirable

Experience within fabrication, welding, pressure equipment or industrial manufacturing
Internal Auditor qualification
Six Sigma or Lean experience
Knowledge of CAPA, 8D or other structured problem-solving methods
Experience using measuring equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers and Height Gauges Benefits

Salary of £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to take ownership of the quality function
Varied role with real autonomy
Stable engineering business with international customers
Opportunities to influence continuous improvement
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Reference: 225358947

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