Junior Quality Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer for a hands-on manufacturing environment in Manchester. You will support the Quality Engineering team with day-to-day QA activities and help drive conformance from raw materials to finished products.

You should have at least 3 years in manufacturing quality roles, with knowledge of QMS/IMS, calibration, and product specifications. The role offers structured development and exposure to aerospace/defence industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a quality-related role.
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality processes, including product conformance, calibration, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles from raw materials to finished products.
• Understanding of QMS and IMS.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as aerospace or defence would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Competent IT and administrative skills.
• Proactive attitude and desire to develop a career in Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Engineering team with day-to-day QA activities.
• Assist with product conformity checks and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Support calibration activities and maintain quality records.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the QMS/IMS.
• Work with manufacturing teams to maintain high quality from raw materials to finished product.
• Contribute to continual improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Career development

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer this would be great for someone who has completed a full apprenticeship with hands on experinece

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Quality Engineering team with day-to-day quality assurance activities.
• Assisting with product conformity checks and ensuring compliance with customer and industry specifications.
• Supporting calibration activities and maintaining quality records.
• Assisting with the administration and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) / Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Working with manufacturing teams to help maintain high quality standards from raw material through to finished product.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting departmental projects.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally in a quality‑related role.
• A good understanding of manufacturing quality processes, including: product conformance, calibration, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles throughout the production process, from raw materials to finished products.
• An understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and/or Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as aerospace or defence would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Competent IT and administrative skills.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a desire to develop a career in Quality Engineering.

Why Join Us?

Structured career progression with a clear pathway into a Quality Engineer position. Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced Quality Engineers. Opportunity to work within a high-quality manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defence standards. Gain valuable experience across quality systems, compliance, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement. Be part of a supportive team where your development is encouraged and recognised.

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.