QUALITY ENGINEER – MANUFACTURING

Banbridge, Co. Down
Monday to Friday (early Friday finish) | 40.5 hrs/week
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Excellent Benefits | Career Progression Opportunities
A large, well-established manufacturing company in Banbridge is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing Quality Control team. This is a key role within a business known for delivering complex, high-specification products across the UK and Europe.
As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be responsible for overseeing calibration schedules, managing nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and maintain calibration schedules to ensure compliance and traceability
• Lead investigations into internal and external nonconformities, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation, including calibration records and investigation reports
• Support quality training and promote a strong quality-focused culture across the site
• Prepare and present reports on key quality metrics to senior management
• Ensure compliance with internal management systems and relevant industry standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with calibration processes and nonconformity investigations
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 etc.)
• Exposure to quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience working with quality management systems (QMS)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments
• ISO Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Quality, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Comprehensive in-house training and support for career development
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Health cash plan and annual health check
• Annual flu vaccine and wellbeing platform access
• 30+ days annual leave (rising with service)
• Generous long service and recognition awards
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Branded clothing allowance and social events calendar
• State-of-the-art modern working environment
• Free barista-style coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and fruit daily

If you’re a driven quality professional looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer with real investment in people and infrastructure — this is a great time to get on board.
Apply today to explore this opportunity further or reach out to karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.

• Manage and maintain calibration schedules to ensure compliance and traceability
• Lead investigations into internal and external nonconformities, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation, including calibration records and investigation reports
• Support quality training and promote a strong quality-focused culture across the site
• Prepare and present reports on key quality metrics to senior management
• Ensure compliance with internal management systems and relevant industry standard