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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.

Role: EDM Operator (Wire Erosion) Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk Pay: £35,000-£40,000per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Are you an experienced engineer looking to take on a highly skilled, hands-on role within a fast-paced, precision-engineering environment? We are currently recruiting a EDM Operator (Wire Erosion) for a specialist manufacturer based in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with knowledge of wire and spark erosion who thrives in a busy production setting and enjoys working on both routine tooling work and innovative prototype development. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of all tooling components manufactured on-site. You'll support multiple departments, work closely with engineers and senior leaders, and help keep production running smoothly by delivering high-quality machining and rapid problem-solving. If you have CNC experience but are seeking a fresh challenge, then the EDM Operator role may be for you. Key responsibilities include: Programming, setting, and running wire erosion and spark erosion machines, ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are met. Prioritising workloads based on production needs and collaborating closely with senior management on prototype fixtures and conversion components. Supporting the tool repair team, ensuring production-critical tooling is turned around quickly and effic...

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