Quality Engineer

Role Purpose To ensure effective quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement within an injection moulding manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer will support zero-defect production, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance across moulding, assembly, and testing operations. Key Responsibilities * Ensure moulded components and assemblies meet quality, functional, and regulatory requirements * Support quality control plans, in-process inspections, SPC, capability studies, and gauge validation * Lead customer complaint investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, 5-Whys) * Manage non-conformances, NCRs, CAPAs, concessions, and rework activities * Support PFMEA, PPAP/FAIR, and validation activities for new or modified tooling and processes * Provide hands-on quality support to production and assembly areas * Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap, defects, and waste * Support internal and external audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards * Maintain quality data, reporting KPIs, trends, and performance metrics * Support supplier quality, incoming inspection, and material traceability * Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across operations Qualifications, Skills & Experience Essential * HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related discipline * Experience in injection moulding and high-volume manufacturing environments * Strong understanding of ISO 9001-based QMS and audit processes * Competence in root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques * Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances/GD&T * Experience using ERP/MRP systems for quality and traceability * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable * Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, and capability studies * Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent * Experience supporting customer and certification audits * Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, CE, or similar regulatory standards