Project Quality Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Project & Quality Engineer to manage quality projects in defence and nuclear sectors. The role requires a detail-driven engineer with experience in Quality Engineering and knowledge of fabrication and welding processes. Significant benefits include annual bonuses and development opportunities, as well as a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Annual bonus

Pension & life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Engineering or Project Quality Management.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing quality projects and act as Welding Coordinator.
• Perform NDT inspections and coordinate outsourced testing.
• Lead and coach Root Cause Analysis and ensure effective CAPA.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Project Quality Management

NDT and Welding Processes

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Problem-solving

Job description

Project & Quality Engineer

Location: Preston

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Industry: Defence & Nuclear Sectors

Our client is a renowned British engineering business with over six decades of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance transport systems, and specialist fabricated equipment for industries including defence, nuclear, aviation, and infrastructure. Operating from a modern, fully integrated manufacturing facility where design, fabrication, assembly, paint, and testing are all completed in-house, the business delivers world-class engineering solutions for demanding and safety-critical applications.

You’ll be joining a company that’s investing heavily in its people, processes, and future growth, offering an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing ongoing quality projects while acting as Welding Coordinator, developing and maintaining WPS/WPQRs and supporting welder qualifications.
• Perform NDT inspections (MPI, LPI, VT, weld inspection) and coordinate outsourced testing.
• Create Project Quality Plans and manage hold/witness points.
• Conduct incoming and in-process inspections of components and assemblies.
• Lead and coach Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa) and ensure effective CAPA.
• Maintain and improve QMS procedures (ISO 9001) and support progression towards AS9100 and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) standards.
• Compile lifetime record packs and technical documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to plan builds, track milestones, and manage quality risks.

About You

You’ll be a detail-driven engineer who enjoys solving problems, ensuring compliance, and seeing the tangible results of your work in high-specification, safety-critical environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Quality Engineering or Project Quality Management within a precision, heavy, Aerospace, Nuclear or defence manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes and non-destructive testing (NDT) with WPS experience.
• PCN Level 2 (MPI, LPI, VT) OR CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent (or commitment to achieve).
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 15614 and ISO 9606 welding standards.

Why Join This Business?

• Real Autonomy: Freedom and support to implement meaningful change.
• Professional Growth: Backed development opportunities including further education, external training, and professional certification.
• Visible Impact: Work directly on critical national projects across the defence and nuclear supply chains.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday (rising to 28 with service) + bank holidays
• Annual bonus
• Pension & life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at this company are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.