Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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West Midlands | Manufacturing & Engineering | Competitive Salary + Benefits
An established global engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support continued growth across its UK operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering complex mechanical and electromechanical systems into demanding industrial environments.
The business operates internationally with a strong reputation for technical innovation, quality, and long-term investment in both its people and technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving product quality standards across fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing activities.
The Role You will take ownership of quality engineering activities across incoming inspection, in-process verification, and final product release, ensuring all products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
This role will involve close collaboration with production, design, suppliers, and external inspectors, with occasional travel to supplier sites for inspections and audits.
Key Responsibilities Coordinate incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities

Carry out dimensional and technical checks against engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications

Manage quality documentation including ITPs, quality plans, weld maps, NCRs, and corrective actions

Review NDT reports and oversee inspection close-outs

Support pressure testing, FAT/SAT activities, and quality verification processes

Maintain traceability documentation and calibration controls

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies

Support client and third-party inspections and manage witness/hold points

Provide quality guidance to shop floor teams and technical staff

Requirements Previous experience within mechanical, fabrication, modular plant, piping, or electromechanical manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of quality processes within engineering/manufacturing

Ability to read and interpret:
P&IDs

Isometric drawings

GA drawings

Electrical schematics

Knowledge of welding quality standards, material traceability, and NDT processes

Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems

Strong communication xwzovoh and problem-solving skills

Desirable Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Six Sigma or continuous improvement training

Experience with pressure systems, piping standards, or regulated manufacturing environments

Knowledge of pressure testing, torque procedures, and electrical testing methods

What's on Offer Opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering business

Long-term career development and progression

Exposure to technically complex projects and manufacturing processes

Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have experience within engineering quality and want to work on technically advanced manufacturing projects, apply now for a confidential discussion.