Process Quality Engineer

About the role

The Process Quality Engineer will join a leading manufacturing organisation that produces high‑volume precision components. The role focuses on managing process and product quality while driving continuous improvement across Cold Forming, Cold Heading, and Screw Machine operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead continual improvement initiatives to reduce non‑conforming material, customer complaints, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), process variation and waste.
• Facilitate problem‑solving activities with cross‑functional teams and implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and enhance compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Monitor, maintain and report quality performance metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Communicate quality‑related issues effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead validation activities within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Conduct internal Quality Management System (QMS) audits as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and quality ownership.
• Support additional quality and operational initiatives as needed.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Quality or a related discipline.
• Experience or process knowledge in Cold Forming, Cold Heading or Screw Machine manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn company‑specific systems.
• Proactive approach to identifying process weaknesses and implementing improvements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher is desirable.
• Familiarity with problem‑solving methodologies and CAPA processes.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or regulated quality environment preferred.

Required skills

• Cold Forming process knowledge
• Cold Heading process knowledge
• Screw Machine process knowledge
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• IATF 16949 compliance
• CAPA implementation
• Problem‑solving methodologies
• QMS audit execution