Process Quality Engineer
1 day ago
Bury St Edmunds
Process Quality Engineer We’re working with a well-established, global manufacturing organisation known for delivering high-quality, safety-critical engineered solutions across industries such as energy, marine, and industrial applications. Due to continued growth and strong market demand, they’re now looking to appoint a hands-on Process Quality Engineer to join their team. The Opportunity This is a key role sitting at the heart of production, where you’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure products are built right first time. You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, owning quality performance, solving real engineering challenges, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Quality Control & Continuous Improvement • Provide daily support to production, resolving defects and line stoppages, • Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys, • Monitor and report on quality performance (RFT, NCRs, MRB), • Investigate customer returns and supplier issues Process & Documentation • Develop and improve SOPs and inspection processes, • Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, PED, and ATEX, • Support audits (internal, supplier, and customer) Manufacturing Engineering Support • Act as first point of contact for production equipment issues, • Support calibration, maintenance, and engineering changes (ECO/ECN), • Contribute to DFMEA / PFMEA activities, • Assist in the design of tooling, jigs, and test equipment About You Essential: • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment, • Strong knowledge of quality and lean principles, • Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools, • Experience with assembly and test processes, • Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor) Desirable: • Experience with hazardous environments, hydraulics/pneumatics, or castings, • Knowledge of PED, ATEX, or similar compliance standards Interested If you’re a proactive Quality or Manufacturing Engineer looking to take ownership and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.