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 issuesInvestigate customer complaints and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actionsLead the development and implementation of process risk assessmentsDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and WCM methodologiesMonitor and analyse quality KPIs, providing insights and recommendationsSupport New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing process design and quality standardsConduct yield and defect analysis, leading improvement activitiesDeliver training on quality standards, risk assessment, and improvement toolsImplement visual management systems to support operational excellenceIdentify and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions

About You

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturingStrong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485)Experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvementConfident working with data, metrics, and performance analysisExcellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyHighly organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple prioritiesA collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach

Desirable:

Experience in food, medical, or high-care manufacturing environmentsKnowledge 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 parkingOn-site canteenAccess to Wellbeing 360Cycle to Work (Bike2Work) schemeCompany uniform providedOngoing training and development opportunitiesCareer progression within a growing organisation

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