Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: Hyde Salary: £35,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent Join a Precision Engineering Business Where Quality Drives Success Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for new product introduction, customer engagement and continuous improvement? We are working with a well-established precision machining business in Hyde that is looking to strengthen its quality team with the appointment of a Quality Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that prides itself on engineering excellence, structured processes and delivering high-quality components to demanding customers. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing quality requirements during new product introductions, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry quality standards from enquiry through to production. The Role As Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting new and existing customer programmes, ensuring quality requirements are clearly defined, managed and delivered. Key responsibilities include: * Managing quality activities associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects * Reviewing customer enquiries and ensuring quality requirements are identified and achieved * Preparing and reviewing FAIR documentation * Supporting PPAP and APQP activities where required * Acting as a key quality contact for customers throughout project lifecycles * Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure robust process compliance * Investigating quality concerns and supporting corrective actions * Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes * Supporting internal audits and quality system activities About You We are keen to speak with Quality Engineers who have experience within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing environments. You will ideally have: * Previous experience in a Quality Engineer position * Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes * Experience with FAIR documentation * Knowledge of PPAP and/or APQP methodologies * Customer-facing experience and confidence communicating with stakeholders * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * A proactive approach to quality improvement and process compliance What's on Offer? * £35,000 salary * Permanent position with long-term career prospects * Opportunity to take ownership of NPI quality activities * Collaborative and supportive engineering environment * Exposure to a wide range of customer projects * Stable and growing precision machining business If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on quality, customer satisfaction and product introduction success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion