Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer in Burton-On-Trent (DE13), DE13 | Hunter Selection My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Quality Engineer Harvey Beric Associates Ltd Swadlincote (DE12) Up to £53,000 per annum Plus benefits 4 days ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd Derby (DE24), DE24 0JH Up to £55000 per annum + bonus, midday finish Fridays 1 month ago Quality Engineer Recruit4Talent Wetmore, Burton-On-Trent (DE14), DE14 3QJ Excellent salary + benefits 1 week ago Quality Engineer Harvey Beric Associates Ltd Burton-On-Trent (DE13) Competitive 1 week ago Supplier Quality Engineer Orion East Midlands £40000 - £46000 per annum 23 hours ago NEW Technical Expert - Dimensional/Mechanical Trescal Derby (DE24) 1 month ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd Fazeley, Tamworth (B78), B78 3RW Up to £50000 per annum + generous pension, flexible hours 6 days ago Senior Process Engineer - Water Stantec Derby, Derbyshire 1 week ago Quality Engineer M-Tec Engineering Solutions Limited Barton Under Needwood, Burton-On-Trent (DE13) From £40,000 to £42,000 per annum 1 day ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd New Village, Cradley Heath (B64), B64 5DF Up to £45000 per annum + flexible, early finish on a Friday 6 days ago Quality Engineer Hunter Selection View Profile Burton-On-Trent (DE13), DE13 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 23 hours ago £40000 - £42000 per annum Apply Save Quality Engineer Hunter Selection Apply Quality Engineer Burton upon Trent £40,000 - £42,000 Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 16:20 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving quality standards across a manufacturing environment. Working closely with operational teams and customers, you will play a key role in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the highest levels of product quality are maintained. Key Responsibilities Analyse customer returns, complaints, and product defects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Prepare, maintain, and review Control Plans for components and finished products. Conduct Process Audits and Capability Studies to ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant and effective. Utilise a range of quality and problem-solving tools, including PPS, A3, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not, Minitab and 5 Why methodologies. Support the continuous improvement of Operator Description Sheets (ODS). Lead Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving activities relating to plant and customer quality concerns. Support and understand supplier quality requirements, including PPAP processes. Raise, manage, and maintain quality documentation, including Quality Alerts and related reports. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive quality improvements and reduce non-conformances. Travel at short notice when required to support quality-related activities. About You Experience Previous experience within a manufacturing quality environment. Experience managing customer quality concerns and communication activities. Automotive industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience conducting audits, capability studies, and structured problem-solving exercises. Skills Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the business and with customers. Proven knowledge of problem-solving tools and quality methodologies. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently. Strong analytical and investigation skills with a keen eye for detail Code: INDENM If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Apply Hunter Selection Banking and Financial Services 124 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2004 Location Bristol, Cardiff, Stafford Company size 51-250 Who are Hunter? With 20 years of history, we are proud to be a specialist recruitment consultancy who are B Corp Certified and employee-owned.  We have grown organically through the strength of our leadership team and valued employees. We cover the UK from four regional offices with four core divisions; Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales. Our foundation is built upon being an exceptional business operating within the recruitment market, serving all stakeholders with the highest integrity and excellence. We are committed to conducting business with a clear purpose, ensuring that our actions are mindful of environmental sustainability and positive social impact. Why choose us? We build strong relationships
based on trust and honesty with the professionals we work with during their job
search and seek to find the perfect employer to match their requirements.
  We know each person has unique skills, attributes, preferences and
motivations which can only be understood through interview. We partner with employers on
their recruitment projects every step of the way, providing the very best
permanent and contract professionals from the widest talent pool available.
 We don’t just send CV’s to potential employers- we personally refer the
best people on the market to match their needs. Only once we have taken the time
with every employer and candidate do we make our recommendations with
confidence to everyone. Our commitment We are firmly committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and within the service we offer.  We recognise that these values are integral to the success and vitality of our company and the wellbeing of our employees. We are dedicated not only to adopting these principles but also to embodying them in our daily operations, ensuring that our entire workforce is part of this journey. Through our services, we actively promote these values to our clients and candidates. Our recruitment approach is centred on providing the ‘best candidate for the job’, which allows us to collaborate with clients and candidates to foster an inclusive hiring process.  We will address any instances of discrimination originating from our colleagues, clients, candidates or within our supply chain. Our ED&I working group have all completed the APSCo Inclusive+ Recruiter accreditation and continue to develop and lead on this area within Hunter cementing their knowledge in order to support the development of our whole workforce offering clients and candidates an inclusive recruitment process. This accreditation not only guarantees we promote inclusivity throughout our service but also gives our clients the reassurance that we will source from the widest candidate pool to present the best shortlist on the market, without bias. Additionally, we have pledged our support to the mental health recruitment initiative, aimed at driving change in recruitment by combatting stigma and discrimination around mental health. Through these efforts, we strive to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable recruitment community. Learning & Development From the day our consultants start with us they join a fully supported induction programme. We provide ongoing support and continue to offer tailored training and varied career paths. Training is always varied and blended to ensure it suits everyone’s learning style, this includes; online, ongoing on the job training & coaching, classroom training & practical training. There is bespoke and more advanced training available throughout a career with Hunter. We run these on an individual, team and as whole company basis. We have central development team who provide support & training for all aspects of the job alongside developing our services and knowledge to ensure we always offer the best and most relevant service & knowledge to our clients and candidates. Similar Quality Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Quality Engineer Harvey Beric Associates Ltd Swadlincote (DE12) Up to £53,000 per annum Plus benefits 4 days ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd Derby (DE24), DE24 0JH Up to £55000 per annum + bonus, midday finish Fridays 1 month ago Quality Engineer Recruit4Talent Wetmore, Burton-On-Trent (DE14), DE14 3QJ Excellent salary + benefits 1 week ago Quality Engineer Harvey Beric Associates Ltd Burton-On-Trent (DE13) Competitive 1 week ago Supplier Quality Engineer Orion East Midlands £40000 - £46000 per annum 23 hours ago NEW Technical Expert - Dimensional/Mechanical Trescal Derby (DE24) 1 month ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd Fazeley, Tamworth (B78), B78 3RW Up to £50000 per annum + generous pension, flexible hours 6 days ago Senior Process Engineer - Water Stantec Derby, Derbyshire 1 week ago Quality Engineer M-Tec Engineering Solutions Limited Barton Under Needwood, Burton-On-Trent (DE13) From £40,000 to £42,000 per annum 1 day ago Quality Engineer ASC Connections Ltd New Village, Cradley Heath (B64), B64 5DF Up to £45000 per annum + flexible, early finish on a Friday 6 days ago Quality Engineer jobs Quality Engineer jobs in Burton-On-Trent Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Burton-On-Trent Testing jobs Testing jobs in Burton-On-Trent Jobs in Burton-On-Trent Quality Assurance jobs Engineer jobs Quality Analyst jobs Quality Inspector jobs Quality Associate jobs Quality Assurer jobs Quality Technician jobs Metrology Engineer jobs Quality Assistant jobs Quality Assurance Associate jobs Quality Control jobs QA Engineer jobs Quality Specialist jobs Performance Engineer jobs Quality Improvement jobs Quality Systems jobs Get hired. 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