Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring robust product and process control in line with the Control Plan, working closely with production teams to maintain high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with Production Control Plans and keep documentation up‑to‑date throughout the product lifecycle.
• Verify proper use, calibration, and maintenance of measurement and test equipment, including Poka‑Yoke validation tools.
• Collect, analyse, and act on manufacturing process data; sustain SPC capability studies and drive continuous improvement.
• Approve and manage quality documents such as Control Plans, Work Instructions, Boundary Samples, Appearance Books, and Rework/Inspection Instructions.
• Lead containment, rework, and inspection of non‑conforming products and ensure timely disposition.
• Facilitate 8D problem‑solving, Fast Response activities, and cross‑functional root‑cause resolution.
• Conduct process capability studies, recommend improvements, and verify effectiveness.
• Participate in FMEA reviews and updates.
• Supervise Manufacturing Process Quality Inspectors/Auditors and ensure accurate inspections.
• Exercise authority to stop processes or product delivery when non‑conformance or safety risks are identified.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand product‑specific quality requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with knowledge of production and process control methods.

Required skills

• 8D problem‑solving methodology
• 5‑Why analysis
• Fishbone diagram
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Control Plans
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)