Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Bridgwater, Somerset
Full-Time | Permanent | Site based

£50,000 to £60,000 doe

My Client as part of their continued expansion are strengthening their Product Excellence, Quality, and Compliance team.

We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to join our Bridgwater facility.

This is a key role focused on improving product and process quality, resolving customer issues, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will act as a central link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring quality standards are consistently met and enhanced.

Key Responsibilities


  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues
  • Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Lead the development and implementation of process risk assessments
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and WCM methodologies
  • Monitor and analyse quality KPIs, providing insights and recommendations
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing process design and quality standards
  • Conduct yield and defect analysis, leading improvement activities
  • Deliver training on quality standards, risk assessment, and improvement tools
  • Implement visual management systems to support operational excellence
  • Identify and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions

About You


  • Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g.

    ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
  • Experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
  • Confident working with data, metrics, and performance analysis
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Highly organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • A collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach

Desirable:


  • Experience in food, medical, or high-care manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques

Benefits


  • 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
    (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days)
  • Guaranteed Christmas & New Year shutdown
    (a few days reserved from annual leave allowance)
  • Pension scheme (4% employer / 5% employee contribution)
  • Free on-site parking
  • On-site canteen
  • Access to Wellbeing 360
  • Cycle to Work (Bike2Work) scheme
  • Company uniform provided
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Career progression within a growing organisation

If the role is of interest, then send your CV today





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