Quality Engineer

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading advanced manufacturing organisation in their search for a Quality Engineer to join their high-performing team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, quality excellence, and operational performance within a fast-paced, precision-led production environment.

Working at the heart of the business, you'll act as a key link between customers, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring that quality standards are not only met but continuously enhanced. You'll have the chance to influence processes, lead audits, and implement best-in-class quality systems that directly impact product performance and customer satisfaction.

This position offers genuine flexibility in terms of experience level whether you're an early-career engineer with an engineering degree looking for your first or second role, or a more experienced professional with a strong manufacturing background, there is scope to develop and grow within the role.

Key responsibilities:

Lead drawing and specification reviews, ensuring customer requirements are accurately translated into manufacturing processes Manage non-conforming products, including concessions, root cause analysis, and corrective & preventative actions Act as a customer advocate, ensuring quality standards are clearly understood and consistently achieved Conduct and support internal audits in line with ISO 9001 / AS9100, driving compliance and continuous improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, and metallurgy to resolve quality issues and improve processes xehkeey Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall product qualityThis is what you'll need:

Engineering degree or proven experience within a similar manufacturing or engineering environment Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to work across engineering and production teamsAnd this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary Annual bonus Life insurance High pension contributions