Quality Engineer

Deliver. Influence. Uphold Quality Excellence.

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A high-impact opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing site in Darlington. This is a visible, hands-on quality position suited to engineers who are passionate about continuous improvement, best-in-class standards, and positively influencing business outcomes.
This is not an audit-focused or administrative role — it is a technical, process-driven quality position where you'll own and drive improvements across production and supply chains, working with colleagues at all levels.
What You'll Gain Ownership of on-site quality improvement initiatives in a high-performing manufacturing environment
Exposure to senior quality, production, and engineering leadership
Influence over product and process conformity, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to apply APQP, IATF 16949, ISO, and Core Tools in a real-world setting
Standard benefits package (including bonus and pension)
A platform for progression with an internationally recognised engineering environment

Your Impact Drive proactive quality control and improvement programmes across production, supply chain, and design
Lead the implementation of APQP, IATF 16949, ISO, and Core Tools (FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) in daily operations
Lead and support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for both internal and external issues
Collaborate closely with production, design engineering, manufacturing teams, and suppliers
Support audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance activities
Act as a technical reference on quality tools and methodologies to team members and cross-functional partners
Represent quality in cross-functional improvement initiatives and projects

You'll Bring Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline preferred
Experience in a similar quality engineering role (manufacturing/automotive preferred)
Experience with APQP, Core Tools, IATF 16949, ISO standards, and associated quality systems
Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage with a range of stakeholders and teams from shop floor to management
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Collaborative approach and a commitment to continual improvement and best practice

Additional Information Full time position, employees will be required to work the agreed shift patterns. xwzovoh
Initial travel required (up to 20% in first 3–4 months for training), then fully based onsite

If you're an experienced and self-motivated Quality Engineer ready to drive meaningful impact and quality excellence, apply now for a confidential conversation.