QA Engineer

Serve Talent; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a QA Engineer to join their team. This position offers full-time permanent opportunities with excellent development pathways. The successful candidate will manage supplier actions, assist in compliance verification, and support quality data analysis. Ideal candidates are those passionate about quality and engineering, ideally with some experience in regulated industries. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Hands-on learning

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting electrical and/or mechanical products is preferred.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ATEX, IECEx, ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports to drive improvements.
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.
• Support inspection and compliance verification of received goods.
• Collect quality data and assist with trend analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Interest in Quality and Engineering

Job description

QA Engineer

Full-time Permanent Excellent Development Opportunities

Are you early in your Quality or QHSE career and looking for a role where you can genuinely develop, gain exposure to complex engineering projects, and progress into more senior Quality or QHSE positions?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy engineering environment where you’ll work closely with experienced QA, QC and QHSE professionals, gaining hands‑on experience across inspection, compliance, supplier quality and continuous improvement. You’ll be supported, trained and encouraged to grow with clear scope to take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and following up Supplier Corrective Action Reports to drive improvements across the supply chain
• Supporting the identification, documentation and resolution of non‑conformities and customer complaints
• Assisting with Root Cause Analysis and corrective action implementation
• Supporting inspection and compliance verification of received goods
• Collecting quality data and supporting trend analysis to improve finished goods quality
• Assisting with internal audits, QHSE tours and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting supplier approvals, performance monitoring and vendor appraisals
• Producing and maintaining key Quality and QHSE documentation (e.g. Quality Plans, ITPs, certification dossiers)
• Supporting calibration systems, welding records and external standards registers
• Liaising closely with Engineers, Production, Projects and Dispatch to resolve quality issues efficiently
• Providing guidance on QHSE matters and supporting the training of new or junior team members

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in Quality and Engineering, who wants to build a long‑term career in this space.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience or knowledge of inspecting electrical and/or mechanical products
• Exposure to regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical or similar
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Awareness or working knowledge of standards such as ISO 9001, ATEX / IECEx, ASME and PED
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
• A proactive, professional approach and willingness to learn

Full training and development will be provided, making this an excellent step for someone looking to deepen their technical quality knowledge.

Why Apply?

• Clear progression opportunities into senior QA, QC or QHSE roles
• Hands‑on learning alongside experienced Quality professionals
• Exposure to industry‑recognised standards and complex engineering projects
• A collaborative environment where your contribution is valued
• Ongoing training, mentoring and skills development

If you’re looking for a role that will challenge you, develop you, and set you up for long‑term progression in Quality and QHSE, this could be the perfect next step.