Quality Engineer

About the role

Niftylift Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its manufacturing team at the Hoyland, Barnsley facility. The role supports production by maintaining quality systems, driving preventative actions and applying proven problem‑solving techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Support all operational processes in developing and maintaining quality systems and procedures aligned with Niftylift standards.
• Promote a no‑fault culture by facilitating problem‑solving to prevent day‑to‑day quality issues.
• Provide measured data and analysis to inform management decisions on quality performance.
• Deliver effective containment and preventative actions in response to customer complaints within assigned areas.

Required profile

• ISO 9001 audit qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing environments such as welding/fabrication, CNC machining, assembly, finishing and pressing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Proven problem‑solving experience using 5‑why, Ishikawa and 8D methods.
• Desirable: DFMEA, PFMEA, PCN Visual Weld qualification, PPAP/APQP tools, Lean principles, Six Sigma DMAIC.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 audit
• ISO 9001:2015
• 5‑why analysis
• Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram
• 8D problem‑solving
• DFMEA
• PFMEA
• PCN Visual Weld qualification
• PPAP / APQP tools
• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma DMAIC
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Business performance bonus
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Healthcare and benefits scheme
• 5% contributory pension
• Death‑in‑service life insurance
• Subsidised lunch and drinks