Global Technical Product and Quality Engineer – Heavy Fabrication and Castings

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Global Technical Product and Quality Engineer in Nottingham to drive manufacturing process improvements. The role requires an HND/Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development. Travel to China and other regions is necessary. The salary is competitive up to £45,000 with benefits including 33 days holiday and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of up to £45,000

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Half-day off for birthday

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Auto-enrolled in the pension scheme

Qualifications

• Background in product development and industrial manufacturing is essential.
• Experience with castings and heavy fabrication is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess industrial parts and components before shipping.
• Consult with customers to resolve technical issues.
• Implement continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing techniques.
• Investigate competitor trends and prepare detailed reports.
• Travel to various manufacturing facilities for process improvements.

Skills

Product development

Industrial manufacturing

Knowledge of castings

LEAN Manufacturing techniques

CAD drawings interpretation

Shop-floor experience

FEA/FMEA analysis

Flexibility for travel

Education

HND/Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Global Technical Product and Quality Engineer – Heavy Fabrication and Castings

Location: Nottingham

Posted: 1 day ago

Deadline: November 7, 2026

Express Recruitment are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading supply chain specialists of heavy industrial equipment and castings, catering for growing worldwide sectors, from Mining to Construction. Due to continued success, our client is keen to recruit a highly attentive and technically astute Global Technical Product and Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will drive their manufacturing process improvement operations throughout the business.

Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Due to the demanding and varied nature of the role the successful candidate will be required to travel overseas to China and other parts of Asia to visit client manufacturing facilities (typically 3–4 times per year). Their UK facilities are based in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure industrial parts and precision components have been thoroughly assessed and inspected prior to exporting to suppliers.
• Consult closely with customers to resolve any pending issues or queries in an efficient and professional manner.
• Coordinate risks and FMEAs to the Technical Director.
• Take ownership of the implementation of ‘CSR’ policies within all factories to maintain and protect employee welfare.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing techniques to manufacturing processes currently conducted by preferred vendors, applying in‑depth knowledge of fabrication, casting, tooling and materials.
• Prepare detailed product reports based on findings conducted via market research, identifying current competitor trends.
• Attend and represent the company at various educational workshops, maintaining up‑to‑date technical knowledge of market changes.
• Travel to various manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and overseas to assist with manufacturing process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of up to £45,000
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Half‑day off for birthday and half‑day for Christmas shopping
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Auto‑enrolled in the company pension scheme

Skills & Experience

• HND/Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Demonstrable background within product development and industrial manufacturing
• Proven knowledge of castings and heavy fabrication, strongly preferred
• Good understanding of applying FEA/FMEA analysis
• LEAN Manufacturing Champion, in‑depth understanding of Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, 8D, 5Y, Poka-Yoke
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings (CREO), with capability of modifying 2D/3D drawings desirable
• Solid shop‑floor experience, with hands‑on capabilities to include milling, turning, grinding, fabrication and welding
• Flexible with UK and overseas travel (holder of full UK driving licence and UK passport essential)

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time”! Over 267,000 candidates have been served.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Vacancy Summary – Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Location: Nottingham | Job Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.