Junior Quality Engineer

SF Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Quality Engineer in Coventry. The role involves ensuring compliance with welding standards and conducting inspections and verifications to maintain product integrity. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of quality control processes and technical drawings. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding and jointing processes (Butt Fusion, IR Welding, etc.).
• Experience with ISO, EN, DVS, and DIN standards.
• Ability to prepare and maintain inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of welded and jointed assemblies.
• Verify compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Welding inspection

Dimensional inspection

Quality control compliance

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer

Coventry
£35,000 P/a

Purpose of Role

The Junior Quality Engineer ensures that all welding and jointing activities-using Conventional Butt Fusion, Infrared (IR) Welding, Electro Fusion, and Solvent Cementing technologies - are performed in compliance with applicable technical standards (ISO, EN, DVS, DIN, etc.) project specifications, and Piping Systems procedures, within the framework of the company's ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS).

The role safeguards product integrity, process compliance, and the delivery of high-quality, fully traceable joints and assemblies in all piping and fitting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection and Quality Control

• Perform visual, dimensional, and process inspections of welded and jointed assemblies using Piping Systems technologies (Butt Fusion, IR Welding, Electro Fusion, Solvent Cementing).
• Verify that welding and jointing procedures, parameters, and operator qualifications comply with manufacturer specifications and relevant ISO, EN, DVS, and DIN standards.
• Review recorded process parameters (e.g., heating temperature, pressure, time, alignment, and cooling duration) as captured by welding machines, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and full traceability.
• Verify surface preparation, alignment, and environmental conditions before welding or cementing.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to detect and document any deviations or non-conformities.
• Maintain accurate, traceable, and complete inspection records, welding logs, and calibration data in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
• Support calibration control and verification of fusion machines, measuring tools, and inspection equipment.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Drawing and Material Verification

• Act as a technical support and second line of verification for the Operational team, reviewing issued drawings and material lists to ensure they are complete, clear, and suitable for production.
• Verify that engineering drawings contain all necessary information for fabrication and welding, such as dimensions, tolerances, alignment references, jointing symbols, and process notes, supporting operators in correctly interpreting the design.
• Review that critical dimensions and tolerances are defined and correspond to the actual components and site constraints.
• Cross-check the drawing content against the Bill of Materials (BOM) to confirm that all pipe sizes, materials, fittings, and jointing types are correctly identified and available for use.
• Confirm that only latest approved drawing revisions are being distributed and used in production.
• Report any missing information, unclear technical details, or inconsistencies to the Engineering or H&SQS department before fabrication begins, helping to prevent errors or rework.

Pre-Dispatch / Final QC Verification

• Verify that all finished products are included in the approved dispatch list before loading to customers.
• Ensure that all assemblies and joints have passed visual and dimensional inspection and are supported by the required data logs and traceability records.
• Confirm that each product is correctly identified, labelled, and documented in line with the delivery list.
• Check cleanliness, marking, protection caps, and packaging quality prior to loading.
• Sign off on Final QC Release Reports and ensure all documentation is complete and traceable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure that only approved and traceable materials (pipes, fittings, solvents, etc.) are used in production.
• Verify that equipment calibration, maintenance, and software versions are valid before use.
• Support the preparation of as-built documentation (welding logs, inspection reports, material certificates) for customer handover packages.
• Promote continuous improvement and share feedback on recurring quality issues or process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements in QA activities.