Quality Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £42,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid
Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing
Overview of Quality Engineer Role
A Wolverhampton-based Engineering and Manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support operational quality across electromechanical machinery, mechanical handling equipment, and engineered process systems.
The manufacturing environment includes machining, welding, and heavy fabrication so this role suits someone who understands how quality must be controlled across hands-on production and assembly operations.
This is a broad operational quality role where you will focus on goods in inspection, supplier NCRs, surveillance across manufacturing, route card compliance, and ensuring quality processes are followed. You will also support elements of project quality such as documentation checks, MITPs, and customer evidence packs when required. This makes it an excellent role for someone who enjoys varied work with direct visibility across production, suppliers, and engineering teams.
If you enjoy problem solving, improving processes, and supporting day-to-day operational quality in a busy engineering setting, this role offers a strong next step.
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer
Operational Quality Control
Carry out goods inwards inspection including document checks and physical verification
Support patrol inspection across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly areas
Ensure route card compliance and process adherence across all manufacturing stages
Assist with traceability control and inspection documentation accuracy
Raise and manage supplier NCRs including investigation and evidence collection
Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve shop floor quality issues
Supplier Quality and Compliance
Review supplier documentation including inspection records and certifications
Liaise with suppliers regarding NCRs, corrective actions, and improvement plans
Support supplier surveillance for machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
Monitor supplier performance and communicate risks or concerns to the wider quality team
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Support internal audits to ensure alignment with ISO 9001 and relevant standards
Assist with continuous improvement projects across quality systems and procedures
Contribute to root cause analysis using 8D, 5Y, or similar methodologies
Support development and refinement of procedures and operational controls
Assist in preparing documentation and lifetime records for project delivery
About You
You are an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong interest in operational quality. You enjoy being close to manufacturing processes including machining, welding, and fabrication. You value accuracy, documentation, and process control. You communicate well with engineering, suppliers, and production teams. You are methodical, structured, and take pride in improving quality at source.
Requirements for Quality Engineer Role
Experience in operational quality within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment
Understanding of electromechanical machinery, engineered systems, or mechanical assemblies
Experience with machining, welding, or fabricated assemblies
Knowledge of ISO 9001 with ideally EN 3834 or EN 1090
Experience raising and managing NCRs
Understanding of inspection, traceability, and process compliance
Structured problem solving skills such as 8D, 5Y, or Six Sigma
Confidence working with suppliers and internal teams
Competent user of Microsoft Office
Ability to secure BPSS and SC clearance
Engineering or Quality related qualification desirable
Benefits Package for Successful Quality Engineer
Up to £42,000 salary
10% pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with buy or sell options
Hybrid working with three days on site and two from home
Death in service at three times salary
Paid time off for medical appointments
Up to five ADO days for approved overtime
Professional memberships paid
Employee Assistance Programme
Sickness benefit increasing with service
Flexible working hours
Location / Commutable From Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Walsall, Dudley, Cannock, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth plus surrounding areas within roughly a 60 minute drive.
Why It Might Interest You
You enjoy hands-on operational quality work
You like solving issues on the shop floor and working closely with production
You value structure, documentation, and accuracy
You want a long term role in a respected engineering organisation with development opportunities
Apply below to be considered for this opportunity.
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