Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established foundry operation based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards within a high-volume casting and metallurgical manufacturing environment.

The business supplies precision cast components into demanding sectors including engineering, automotive, rail and industrial markets, where compliance, traceability and process control are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 standards
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits
• Conduct root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and drive corrective & preventive actions
• Support foundry process control including melting, moulding, casting and finishing operations
• Oversee metallurgical and dimensional inspection processes
• Manage non-conformance, concession and customer complaint processes
• Work closely with production, metallurgy and engineering teams to reduce scrap and improve yield
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the foundry
• Maintain quality documentation, control plans, PFMEA and inspection plans
• Liaise directly with customers on technical quality matters

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a foundry or castings environment
• Strong understanding of metallurgical processes and casting defects
• Experience with ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 advantageous)
• Competent in root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience with dimensional inspection techniques and CMM (advantageous)
• Knowledge of NDT processes (MPI, DPI, UT desirable)
• Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach on the shop floor
• Ability to communicate effectively across production and management teams

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science or related discipline (preferred)
• Internal Auditor qualification (advantageous)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a respected Sheffield manufacturing business
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and quality strategy
• Supportive engineering-led environment

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