Job Description
Willerby - it’s our name and is a core component of who we are. We’re so proud of our legacy and to have grown from manufacturing in a tiny village nearby to our sprawling 90-acre site in Hull today. Our goal has always been and always will be dedication to detail and creating a quality product.
With 80 years experience, Willerby has been the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges. We love designing practical and beautiful homes for parks not only in the UK but also across the world.
We are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer, to lead and support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across our manufacturing operations. The role will drive defect reduction, root cause analysis, process improvement, supplier quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards to ensure products meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Control
Ensure manufactured holiday homes meet company quality standards and customer specifications.
Develop, implement and maintain quality control plans and inspection standards.
Monitor in-process and final inspection activities across production lines.
Support production lines with quality planning and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Data Management & Reporting
Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints and internal defects.
Apply structured problem-solving techniques.
Identify trends in defect data and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and warranty claims.
Support continuous improvement projects.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyse quality performance metrics (KPIs such as defect rates, rework, customer returns).
Produce reports for management highlighting trends, risks and improvement actions.
Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
Compliance & Audits
Work with Production, Engineering, Design and Customer Service teams.
Provide quality input during design reviews and process changes.
Support training of production staff on quality standards and best practices.