Project Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Quality Engineer to join their Nottingham team. The successful candidate will ensure quality requirements throughout projects, engage with teams and clients, and utilize quality tools. This permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £43,000 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Access to travel and expense tools

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality.
• Confident in reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Project Quality Plans and Inspection Test Plans.
• Conduct audits and ensure project adherence to quality standards.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Quality Focus

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Principles

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a respected and long-standing engineering business who are looking to hire a Project Quality Engineer. With a solid reputation across multiple industrial sectors, they are known for delivering complex and high-specification projects to a wide customer base. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that places a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will focus on ensuring quality requirements are embedded and maintained throughout the lifecycle of various engineering projects.

This includes creating and managing project quality plans, inspection and test plans, conducting audits, supporting validation activities, and working closely with project teams across engineering, production, and management. There will also be regular engagement with customers and suppliers to align on quality expectations.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary up to £43,000 alongside a 3.5% performance-related bonus. The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, access to travel and expense tools, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

This is a permanent, full-time role with the chance to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors within a supportive and well-established engineering environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

* Create and maintain Project Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans to meet internal and customer-specific requirements

* Conduct process audits and ensure project adherence to quality standards throughout the lifecycle

* Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management teams to align on quality expectations

* Engage with suppliers and customers to clarify and support quality compliance

* Leador support Advanced Product Quality Planning and validation activities

* Investigate and resolve non-conformances, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented

* Prepare technical reports, quality summaries, and communicate findings to key stakeholders

* Support change control processes and ensure all modifications are assessed for quality impact

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and performance monitoring across projects

Skills and Experience

* HND or Degree qualified in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline

* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with strong quality focus

* Hands-on knowledge of quality tools such as Six Sigma or Lean principles

* Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

* Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

* Strong communication and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

* Able to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

* Full UK driving licence required

About Express Recruitment

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

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, , Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on (url removed)

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to c£43,000 per annum D.O.E + 3.5% performance-related bonus

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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