Job Title

Quality Engineer

Location

Peterlee, County Durham

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, Dayshift (Full-time)

The Company

We are a progressive and growing industrial manufacturing organisation committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Our client is a stable, forward-thinking business that invests heavily in employee development and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong customer relationships, supporting robust supplier partnerships, and fostering a supportive leadership culture where every team member can thrive and progress.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive leadership team
• Stable and growing business environment

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing team. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting customer, supplier, and internal quality activities across our entire manufacturing operation.

Your responsibilities as a Quality Engineer will include:

• Conducting comprehensive internal and external audits
• Supporting customer and supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities
• Leading 8D investigations and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Managing and resolving customer quality concerns promptly and professionally
• Supporting quality planning initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Producing detailed KPI reports and performance analysis for stakeholders
• Supporting inspection, testing, and validation activities
• Working collaboratively with production teams to enhance quality performance
• Driving improvements across processes, systems, and organisational standards

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate for this Quality Engineer position will possess:

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 standards, ideally with IATF16949 certification
• Working experience with PPAP, FMEA, and 8D methodologies
• Excellent customer-facing communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding problem-solving ability and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quality Engineer to make a real impact within a supportive and growing organisation. You will have access to genuine progression opportunities, ongoing professional development, and training to advance your career. Our client values innovation, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing – creating an environment where you can truly develop and succeed.

If you are a dedicated professional ready to take the next step in your Quality Engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.