Quality Engineer
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 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