Quality & Process Engineer

Job Title: Quality & Process Engineer

Location: Irlam, Greater Manchester

Pay Range: £45,000 - £50,000

Contract Type: Perm

As Quality & Process Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for driving the quality performance of the organisation’s Production operations, focusing on establishing effective quality & process controls which strive for world-class levels of customer quality and reduced waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.

The role will also support the effective implementation of the Business Management system and new products & processes, working with internal stakeholders to standardise methodologies and ensure compliance to documented procedures in the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities – Quality & Process Engineer

• Perform day-to-day Quality & Process Engineering activities within the Value Stream.
• Lead APQP deployment and develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and robust process controls.
• Monitor and analyse production data to drive quality improvements and reduce waste.
• Lead and support root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS.
• Implement and sustain SPC, process capability studies, and data-driven improvements.
• Provide Quality support for NPI, ensuring compliance and seamless integration into production.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Quality function.
• Maintain and improve the Business Management System documentation.
• Respond to customer quality concerns, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage supplier quality issues within the assigned value stream.
• Routinely report on Quality KPIs and support the annual improvement planning cycle.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Requirements – Quality & Process Engineer

• Strong background in Quality & Process Engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001).
• Proficient in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR, ISIR, SPC.
• Hands-on experience with process engineering tools: Time Studies (MOST), SOPs, VSM, Spaghetti Diagrams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.

What we can offer – Quality & Process Engineer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent role with regular working hours.
• Opportunities for training and development in a dynamic, growing company.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on or send a copy of your CV to

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