Quality Engineer

Job Purpose

Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer, delivering high-quality, precision components to a range of industries including aerospace, defence and oil & gas This role involves carrying out operational tasks within your assigned area while supporting ongoing training and improvement initiatives. You will continuously build your knowledge of products and processes, taking responsibility for your work and contributing positively to the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support management at all levels in achieving business objectives


• Adhere to all Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards


• Develop a strong understanding of all activities within your work area


• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all workspaces


• Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by management

• Carry out hands-on tool assembly, inspections, trials, and testing


• Perform high-level inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs)


• Support product development projects with technical input


• Train colleagues in rubber moulding processes


• Engage with customers where required

• Perform general engineering tasks including press builds, repairs, maintenance, and improvements


• Conduct inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs) and provide training as needed


• Create work instructions and sales/inspection drawings


• Assist with production troubleshooting


• Take ownership of non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions (CAPAs)


• Support training activities across the team


• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge

• Self-motivated with excellent timekeeping


• Strong team player with the ability to build professional relationships


• Flexible, enthusiastic, and positive in approach


• Committed to continuous learning and personal development


• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement

• 8-5 Monday to Thursday 8-3 Friday


• 30 min lunch (other breaks as required, IE if working in Production area, can take tea breaks, if in the office, cuppa at your desk)


• Standard company pension after 3 months


• Uniform supplied, obviously safety equipment


• Social Fund for events – Christmas Party, fully funded including partners and Taxis.


• 25 Days holiday, every 5 Years served, gets an additional day per year (Max of 3), also Holiday buy / sell scheme , up to 3 days either direction.


• Usual bank holiday.

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