Quality Process Engineer

Quality Process Engineer | West Midlands | £35,000-£45,000 + Benefits Full‑time, 40 hours per week Start time from 6:00am (flexible, with flexibility expected in return) Unpaid 30‑minute break daily | 25 days holiday + bank holidays The Opportunity We're partnering with a manufacturing business operating in a technically demanding, process‑driven environment that places strong emphasis on product integrity and customer performance. As the business continues to mature its quality systems and culture, this role plays a central part in driving continuous improvement across operations. This is a hands‑on Quality Process Engineer position, working closely with manufacturing, technical and leadership teams to strengthen process control, reduce variation and improve overall customer experience. What You'll Do Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll take ownership of day‑to‑day quality performance and improvement activity across the business. Your role will include: - Analysing quality data, identifying trends and reporting performance to drive proactive improvement - Leading root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys and 8D, tracking corrective actions through to closure - Implementing and maintaining effective process controls to reduce scrap, rework and customer returns - Managing internal and external non‑conformances, including rejects, concessions and customer complaints - Supporting audits, documentation, SOPs and quality alerts to ensure compliance and consistency You'll also play a broader role in embedding a "quality‑first" culture, supporting teams at all levels to take ownership of quality and process discipline. What's On Offer - Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience - Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week - Start time: From 6:00am with flexible working approach - Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Opportunity to influence quality strategy and site‑wide improvement - High visibility role with exposure to senior operations and technical leadership - Stable long‑term opportunity in a quality‑critical manufacturing environment What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Quality Engineer or Quality Process Engineer from a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to iron foundry or high‑integrity casting processes. You'll bring: - Strong working knowledge of quality management systems and data‑driven improvement - Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities - Confidence engaging with production, engineering and leadership teams to influence change - A practical, detail‑focused approach with strong communication skills Awareness of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, Lean or structured problem‑solving methodologies is advantageous. Formal qualifications are beneficial but not essential if you can demonstrate the right practical experience and mindset. Call to Action If this sounds like the right next step, apply directly through this advert or reach out for a confidential conversation to explore whether the role is a good fit. Please note: our client's identity will be shared with shortlisted candidates at interview stage