Quality Engineer – Manufacturing (Rochdale)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team at our multi‑site manufacturing business in Rochdale. The role will focus on automotive and high‑volume manufacturing, supporting customer quality, driving continuous improvement and contributing to New Product Introduction.

Key responsibilities

• Support and improve product and process quality across manufacturing operations.
• Lead customer quality investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure quality requirements are met throughout product launch.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customers and Suppliers to drive quality improvements.
• Analyse quality data and customer scorecards, identify trends and report KPIs.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits in line with ISO standards.
• Support supplier quality activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and company quality standards.

Required profile

• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Internal auditor qualification for ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Experience with IATF 16949 core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Background in a Tier 1 automotive or blue‑chip manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis and data analysis abilities.
• Full UK driving licence, valid passport and willingness to travel.
• Right to work in the UK.

Required skills

• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• SPC
• MSA
• ISO 9001 internal auditor
• ISO 14001 (desirable)
• Microsoft Office
• ERP systems
• Customer quality portals
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement

What we offer

• Competitive salary £43,000‑£47,000 per annum.
• Permanent contract.
• Opportunity to work on New Product Introduction projects.
• Dynamic environment within a growing manufacturing business.