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Darlington
3 months ago
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Location:- Darlington area / North East
Salary:- £40k - £50k plus excellent benefits

A local Plastic injection moulding company who supplies parts to the automotive industry now requires a Quality Engineer to join their team.

Quality Engineer – Job Role:
The Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring consistent product quality within injection Moulding operations supporting both current production and NPI. This position combines technical expertise in quality engineering with hands-on problem-solving and strong cross-functional collaboration. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Tooling teams, the Quality Engineer supports the delivery of robust processes and high-performance components that meet the standards required for market-leading robotic mowers.

Quality Engineer - Key Responsibilities & Tasks
• Provide technical oversight to the shift Quality team, including Technicians, Auditors, and Product Checkers
• Act as the Quality representative for Moulding, Printing, Foiling, and selected sub-assembly operations
• Drive continuous improvement in product and process quality using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. Six Signa, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA).
• Responsible for New Product Introduction from a Quality perspective in line with APQP framework.
• Creation and submission of PPAP documentation.
• Support the development and performance of the Moulding Quality Team in collaboration with the Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Manager
• Conduct root cause investigations for internal and external quality concerns, ensuring timely resolution and preventive action
• Maintain accurate logging, monitoring, and closure of formal concerns, rework, and containment activities
• Review and update PFMEAs, Control Plans, and associated documentation in response to product or process changes
• Define and oversee product audit criteria and frequency within live production environments
• Lead data-driven quality improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and containment costs
• Analyse quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) relevant to quality activities
• Support production trials, including Design of Experiments (DOE), and validate changes through structured evaluation
• Champion a culture of quality across the organization through proactive engagement and collaboration
• Ensure smooth transition of new products from NPI by working closely with the NPI Quality Engineer
• Lead key quality forums, including Daily Quality Meetings and Bi-Weekly Moulding Quality Reviews
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives alongside the Quality Manager

Quality Engineer – Requirements:
• Hold a HNC, HND or BEng in Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the automotive sector desirable.
• Experience in Injection Moulding desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or certification (e.g., Green Belt / Black Belt) desirable.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of engineers or technical professionals, with the ability to mentor, delegate effectively, and drive high performance.

For more information please call Paul Gorton on (phone number removed).

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