Process Quality Engineer in Stonehouse

Job Description

Process Quality EngineerExperience Dependent + BonusGloucestershireDays (Onsite)We're recruiting for a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in high-performance instrumentation and industrial technology. The site in Gloucestershire plays a key role in delivering advanced products to international customers, with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The business is known for its people-first culture and consistent recognition as a top UK employer.Responsibilities - Process Quality EngineerLead, coach, and develop a small team of Quality Engineers and Technicians while remaining hands-on in operational quality activitiesSupport deployment of the site quality strategy, focusing on prevention, continuous improvement, and customer satisfactionDrive process quality improvements, including leading and delivering structured quality improvement projects (e.g.

Six Sigma, Lean, CI initiatives)Improve right-first-time performance across parts, processes, and equipment using practical problem-solving techniquesConduct regular process audits to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvementCollaborate with Production, Engineering, Design, Sales, and R&D to ensure quality is embedded across all stages of the product lifecycleSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure robust, on-time, and defect-free product launchesDevelop and maintain control plans, inspection methods, and process controls to ensure consistent process capabilityProvide daily shop-floor support to resolve production issues impacting delivery or quality performanceLead and facilitate root cause analysis activities, ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implementedWork with suppliers using drawings and technical standards to resolve quality issues and improve performanceEvaluate manufacturing processes and drive improvements to eliminate defects, variation, and inefficienciesExperience / Qualifications - Process Quality EngineerMinimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environmentProven track record of leading and delivering quality improvement projects (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, continuous improvement initiatives)Strong experience in process quality and shop-floor problem solving (rather than purely quality systems)Experience leading or supervising small teams while remaining operationally hands-onDemonstrated success in New Product Introduction (NPI) and quality assurance activitiesStrong cross-functional collaboration experienceSkilled in structured problem-solving tools (8D, RCA, Six Sigma methodologies)Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum) – Black Belt preferredISO 9001 knowledge/audit experience desirableStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsIT proficiency including MS Office and SAPProject management capabilityBenefits - Process Quality EngineerExcellent Bonus SchemeLife Assurance x6 Basic SalaryFlexible Work HoursPension matched up to 10%33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Recognised top UK employerFor more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV toFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visitOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Process Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Production Quality Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, NPI Quality Engineer, Quality Team Leader.Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ