Quality Engineer - High-Performance Engineering Environment

Job Description:

Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced and detail-focused Quality Engineer looking to take the next step in a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment? We are recruiting for a forward-thinking manufacturer renowned for precision, innovation and operational excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a technically demanding setting and is passionate about driving quality and continuous improvement.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining product integrity and ensuring that all manufacturing output meets strict customer, regulatory and industry standards. You'll work across production, engineering and operations to identify root causes, resolve quality concerns and enhance processes.

• Lead root cause investigations and deliver corrective and preventive actions.

• Analyse key quality performance metrics including scrap, defects, rework and customer complaints.

• Investigate in-production quality issues and support decisions on rework, scrap or acceptance.

• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.

• Maintain calibration systems for inspection and measurement equipment.

• Conduct routine checks on route cards and ensure work orders are closed accurately and on time.

• Provide training and support to production staff on quality standards and inspection techniques.

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections, including surface measurement checks.

• Assist with supplier evaluation, qualification and auditing activities.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 and other relevant industry standards.

We're looking for a candidate with:

• Experience in a quality assurance or inspection role within engineering or manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality frameworks.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications.

• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, gauges).

• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Solid time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good PC literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook); MRP/ERP experience is advantageous.

• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations.

• Join a respected, high-performance engineering organisation.

• Work within a collaborative, technically driven environment.

• Clear opportunities for development and career progression.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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