Quality Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving product and process quality, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using the 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, process efficiency and overall operational performance.
• Prepare Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and manage the customer approval process.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve internal quality performance, reduce defects and achieve quality targets.
• Support the development and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans and Work Instructions.
• Assist with internal audits and the ongoing development and improvement of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends and drive appropriate improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, reporting hazards and incidents and ensuring EHS risks are considered in all activities, process changes and improvement projects.

Skills & Experience Required

• A recognised Engineering or Quality qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar Quality or Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong statistical and process-oriented approach, with good electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent IT and computer skills.
• Experience with quality management systems and manufacturing quality processes.
• Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies and quality tools.

Experience with the following would be an advantage:

• 8D Problem Solving
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Quality Auditing
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• IATF 16949

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong customer-focused mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose