Quality Engineer

Up to £48,000

Droitwich Spa

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of innovative fluid-flow and mechanical systems and is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team!

The Quality Engineer will maintain high product-quality standards throughout manufacturing, covering inspection, compliance, documentation, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Quality Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities
• Conduct dimensional inspections against drawings, specifications, P&IDs and isometrics
• Verify bolt torques, gasket types, flow directions and product identification
• Coordinate NDT activities, review reports and ensure findings are resolved
• Ensure products comply with ISO 9001, PED, UKCA and applicable ASME and EN standards
• Maintain material traceability, calibrated equipment and welding-consumable controls
• Create inspection and test plans, quality plans, inspection checklists and weld maps
• Manage NCRs, concessions, corrective actions and preventive actions
• Lead root-cause investigations using 5 Whys, Ishikawa and other structured techniques
• Monitor SPC data, first-pass yield and defect trends to reduce rework
• Produce manufacturing data books and project handover documentation
• Work with Design and Production to improve manufacturability and standardisation
• Coach production employees on inspection, testing and quality requirements
• Support daily production meetings and communicate quality risks
• Host client and third-party inspections and manage hold and witness points
• Complete occasional quality inspections at supplier sites

Quality Engineer Ideal Candidate:

• Quality experience within mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing
• Experience in fabrication, pipework or modular plant construction
• The ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, electrical schematics and datasheets
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, pressure-testing equipment and torque tools
• Knowledge of welding quality, material traceability and NDT methods
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and controlled project documentation
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with production teams, clients and inspectors
• A Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Experience with Six Sigma, SPC, CAPA, PED, UKCA, ATEX or piping standards would be beneficial

Quality Engineer Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 16:00, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Friday: 07:00 to 13:00
• This is a full-time, permanent and predominantly site-based Quality Engineer position

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