Quality Engineer

Advertised by Owen Daniels

Location
Castle Donington
Salary
£38,000 - £40,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Automotive/Aerospace
Posted
4 November 2026
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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing team. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across manufacturing operations, taking ownership of non-conformance investigations, supporting customer and supplier quality issues, conducting audits and driving continuous improvement.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Quality professional with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment to make a real contribution to quality performance across the business.
 
Quality Engineer

Permanent
Excellent Salary
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm
Castle Donington

 
Quality Engineer
Job Description
  • Take ownership of internal and external non-conformance investigations, applying structured root cause analysis techniques such as 8D and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
  • Carry out internal process and quality audits, supporting compliance with AS9100, AS13100 and company procedures, and ensuring audit findings are followed through to closure.
  • Manage calibration records and equipment control, including gauges, measuring instruments and CMMs, coordinating external calibration where required.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications to ensure product and process compliance.
  • Maintain and improve quality documentation, procedures and work instructions, ensuring controlled documents remain accurate and up to date.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, defects and process variation, working closely with Production and Engineering teams.
  • Support New Product Introduction activities, helping establish appropriate inspection requirements, quality controls and manufacturing processes.
 
Quality Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes, with excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
 
Quality Engineer
Benefits
  • Early Finish on a Friday
  • Company Rewards Scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • Company Events
  • 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
 
If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Reference 225801243

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