Join a Business Focused on Quality, Improvement and Growth
We are a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling systems, delivering commercial construction projects across the UK.
As our business continues to grow, we are seeking our first dedicated Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to help drive standards across our manufacturing operations and support our journey towards operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on within production, solving problems, improving processes and embedding a strong quality culture throughout the business.
Initially, the role will focus heavily on production quality and process control within our manufacturing facility, with increasing involvement in Continuous Improvement projects as the role develops.
The Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products and processes consistently meet company, customer and industry standards.
You will work closely with Production, Design, Procurement and Installation teams to identify opportunities for improvement, reduce defects, improve efficiency and drive a culture of right-first-time manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management
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Conduct regular manufacturing and process audits.
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Carry out product inspections throughout the production process.
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Identify non-conformances and quality concerns.
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Lead investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
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Drive corrective and preventative actions to completion.
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Monitor and report quality performance KPIs.
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Support supplier quality activities where required.
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Maintain quality documentation, records and procedures.
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Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the business.
Continuous Improvement
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Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
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Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
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Identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework and inefficiencies.
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Facilitate root cause analysis activities.
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Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
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Support the implementation of visual management and process controls.
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Assist with training production teams on quality and improvement methodologies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
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Support Design and Procurement departments in resolving quality-related issues.
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Assist Installation teams with quality feedback from site.
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Provide regular updates and reports to management.
About You
We are looking for a practical and proactive individual who is comfortable spending time on the shop floor, engaging with teams and driving positive change.
Essential Experience
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Previous experience within a quality role in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience conducting inspections, audits and quality investigations.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
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Ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the business.
Desirable Experience
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Experience within windows, doors, curtain walling, façade, fabrication, engineering or construction manufacturing.
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Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
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Six Sigma awareness or qualifications.
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Experience with Continuous Improvement projects.
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Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
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Experience using quality tools such as: 5 Why AnalysisFishbone DiagramsPareto AnalysisProcess MappingFMEA
What We Offer
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Company pension scheme
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Birthday day off
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Christmas shutdown (using annual leave entitlement)
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20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Flexible working hours available (subject to operational requirements)
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Opportunity to shape and develop the company's quality systems
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Direct involvement in business improvement initiatives
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Career progression opportunities as the quality function grows
40 hours per week - 08:00/16:30 - Monday to Friday
£35:000 per annum
