Quality Assurance Engineer

W Talent is now working exclusively as the outsourced recruitment partner for Independent Forgings and Alloys, based in Sheffield. Due to continued expansion, the business is now looking to recruit a new Quality Assurance Engineer to join the team.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Through our extensive forging capabilities and processes, we offer a fully integrated metals service centre: from ingot/billet and forging through to fully tested and released machined products.

Job Vacancy

As the Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing site, and will act as a key point of contact for quality across the business, working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure product and system compliance. This role supports the Quality Manager in making day-to-day decisions on product conformity and driving continuous improvement across all quality-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for quality across the business, supporting decisions on product and system conformity with the Quality Manager.
• Manage defined key customer accounts in relation to quality requirements, non-conformance issues, and act as a key customer liaison for quality matters.
• Review, interpret, and implement customer-specific quality requirements into internal processes.
• Oversee preparation and compilation of FAIR and PPAP documentation for customer submission.
• Lead and support root cause analysis investigations (including 5 Whys and 8D) to resolve non-conformances and prevent recurrence.
• Manage and support the Non-Conformance Register, reducing NCR dwell time and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyse monthly quality trends including external providers, pyrometry compliance, and PPM data, identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Quality Assurance performance reports for management review.
• Conduct internal audits and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Support continual improvement of the Quality Management System, including document control, updates to procedures, and modernisation of processes to improve usability and training effectiveness.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the business.
• Deputise for the Quality Manager when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working within a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 essential; AS9100, AS13100, Nadcap desirable).
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, questioning approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other data management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments and with customers/suppliers.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, or similar CAPA methodologies.

Salary Information

This is a fantastic Quality Assurance Engineer position, paying -35,000 to -42,000, located in Sheffield. This is your chance to make a real impact in a company that values quality and innovation.

Additional Benefits

• A permanent role with Training and Development opportunities.
• 33 days holidays.
• Pension scheme - 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan Level 1.
• On-site parking is available.

This position is being recruited by W Talent Recruitment exclusively who will be conducting the first stage, pre-screen interview. Any questions please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly.