Looking for a Quality Engineer Recruitment Agency?
Since 2005, Sigma Recruitment has been dedicated to connecting businesses with skilled quality engineers. With nearly two decades of experience, we’ve established a strong network of high-quality engineering professionals across the UK and internationally. Our expertise helps us deliver excellent recruitment outcomes for our clients.
Why Choose Sigma for Quality Engineer Recruitment?
Sigma Recruitment has a long-standing reputation for matching companies with quality engineers who excel in process improvement, quality control, and compliance. Whether your sector is manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, or any other industry, we can help you find the right talent to enhance your quality assurance efforts.
Example Quality Engineer Profiles
25919 – Quality Engineer – £40k+
- Degree qualified with circa 8 years of industry experience
- Has worked across medical device, FMCG, plastic and electronics manufacturing environments
- Originally completed a degree in Forensic Science before completing a recognised quality-focused qualification.
- Experienced with a range of quality standards such as ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and ISO:13485
- Used to being involved in inspection work and coordinating documentation as part of positions.
- Industry experience: Medical Devices FMCG Plastics Electronics
70713 – Quality Engineer – £42k+
- Expert quality professional with circa 18 years of industry experience
- Has worked predominantly in an electro-mechanical FMCG product manufacturing setup.
- 10 years of supervisory experience
- Used to utilising tools such as 8D, CAPA, 5 WHYs, PFMEA, PPAP, DOE and SPC
- Has completed Six Sigma Black Belt training.
- Holds an IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
- Industry experience: FMCG
70444 – Supplier Quality Engineer – £50k+
- A degree-qualified quality engineer with circa 14 years of experience gained in the oil & gas industry.
- Well-versed in implementing supplier improvement plans on NCR trends and RCA investigations.
- Good working knowledge of ISO 9001, adept at completing supplier-based audits.
- Adept at using techniques like Ishikawa, 8D and 5WHY.
- Holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Available for an immediate start.
- Industry experience: Heavy Industrial
The Role of a Quality Engineer
Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring that products meet industry standards and customer expectations. They focus on monitoring and improving processes, implementing quality control measures, and solving production issues. Quality Engineers are essential for driving product reliability and maintaining compliance with regulations.
Outline of Common Roles and Responsibilities:
- Quality Assurance and Control: Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and standards to ensure products meet specifications and industry standards.
- Product Testing and Inspection: Oversee or conduct product testing, inspections, and audits during various stages of production to identify and resolve defects or quality issues.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve quality and prevent recurrence.
- Process Improvement: Analyse manufacturing processes and work with production teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, and efficiency, and reduce waste.
- Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards, conduct supplier audits, and work on improving supplier processes when necessary.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma), and customer requirements. Maintain detailed documentation, including quality reports, inspection data, and audit findings.
- Training and Support: Provide training to production staff on quality standards, processes, and tools to ensure consistent quality practices are followed.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on key quality metrics (e.g., scrap rates, defect rates) to monitor performance and drive quality improvements.
- Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with other departments (engineering, production, supply chain) to integrate quality requirements into product design, manufacturing processes, and supplier relationships.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in the introduction of new products, ensuring quality standards are met from the design phase through to mass production.
- Calibration and Maintenance of Equipment: Ensure measuring and testing equipment are calibrated and functioning correctly, working with the maintenance teams as needed.
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction: Monitor customer complaints and feedback, ensuring quality issues are addressed and working to improve customer satisfaction.
Quality Engineer Qualifications and Experiences
- Educational Background: Typically, candidates hold a degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Certifications like Six Sigma, ISO lead auditor, or Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) can add value.
- Industry Experience: Experience in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or electronics is highly beneficial.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and tools like statistical process control (SPC) or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Essential Skills for Quality Engineers:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify quality issues and ensure precision in processes.
- Problem-Solving: Strong skills in diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Experience in driving process improvements and efficiency.
- Analytical Thinking: Focus on data-driven decision-making and quality metrics.
UK Salary Benchmarks:
- Entry-Level: £28,000 to £38,000 annually.
- Experienced Engineers: £40,000 to £60,000 per year.
- Senior Roles: £65,000+ in sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive.
Career Development and Opportunities:
Quality Engineers often pursue roles that offer growth and continuous learning. From entry-level positions focused on quality control to senior roles like Quality Assurance Manager, career progression is essential. Employers who provide training, certifications, and advancement opportunities attract and retain top talent.
Industries Hiring Quality Engineers:
- Automotive engineering recruitment
- Pharmaceutical engineering recruitment
- Heavy industrial engineering recruitment
- Medical device engineering recruitment
- Life science engineering recruitment
- Chemical engineering recruitment
- Semiconductor engineering recruitment
- Aerospace engineering recruitment
- Food manufacturing recruitment
- FMCG engineering recruitment
- Packaging engineering recruitment
- Plastics engineering recruitment
- STEM skills recruitment
Locations where we can Recruit Quality Engineers:
- International
- London
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Cambridge
- Gloucester
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Oxford
- Reading
- Swindon
- Leicester
- Nottingham
- Across South Wales: Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, Cardiff, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Caerphilly, Pontyclun, Port Talbot, Merthyr Tydfil
Why Partner with a Specialist Quality Engineer Recruitment Agency?
With nearly 20 years of expertise in quality engineer recruitment, Sigma Recruitment understands the complexities of finding the right candidates. We offer tailored recruitment solutions across the UK, ensuring your business needs are met.
Next Steps:
Are you ready to start the process of adding to your team with talented Quality Engineers? We can help, simply call us on 02920 450 100, email rhys@sigmarecruitment.co.uk, or book a call to discuss your recruitment needs.
