Quality Assurance Engineer

First Achieve Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for developing and managing Inspection Test Plans and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong technical skills in interpreting specifications, and knowledge of material certification. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Flexible working scheme

Training & career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension & life assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance Engineering role.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design codes.
• Experience preparing ITPs, quality plans, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of material certification and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Inspection Test Plans.
• Oversee quality control and assurance processes.
• Review enquiry documents and prepare QA/QC documentation.
• Manage contract quality plans with daily updates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical interpretation

Quality assurance processes

Material certification knowledge

Industry standards understanding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Engineer

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality? We're seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure our client's products meet the highest standards. This role is not a QA Systems Controller or Manager position - instead, it requires someone with the technical capability to interpret customer specifications, technical drawings, and design codes, and to translate these into Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality plans, and procedures. Strong knowledge of material certification and material standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality plans, directives, procedures, and instructions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, technical specs, and design codes to ensure compliance.
• Oversee quality control and assurance processes, ensuring contract requirements are fully met.
• Review enquiry documents and prepare QA/QC documentation for quotations.
• Manage contract quality plans with daily updates on live QPs.
• Control Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Verify material certifications and approve supplier ITPs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ASME, API, ISO, GS3001, PED, IBR).
• Monitor sub-contract deliveries for progress, compliance, and deadlines.
• Maintain weld and welder qualifications where required.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Production, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead or contribute to quality improvement projects and audits.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance Engineering role.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design codes.
• Experience preparing ITPs, quality plans, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of material certification and industry standards.
• Knowledge of aerospace, defence, MoD/BAE/Rolls Royce specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK passport (single nationality) and valid driving licence.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Familiarity with GS3001, ISO 9001/14001, IBR/PED standards.
• Auditing experience (internal and external).
• Knowledge of PCN/SNT standards.
• Experience with Epicor (job planning).
• Security clearance (BPSS, CTC, SC, or DV).

Why Join Our Client

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Flexible working scheme & hybrid options.
• Training & career development opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance (+ buy/sell scheme).
• Contributory pension & life assurance.
• Healthcare cashback & virtual GP.
• Employee recognition rewards.
• Cycle-to-work scheme & retail discounts.