Quality Assurance Engineer

Castle Employment; Welburn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking a Quality Control / Assurance Engineer to maintain product quality in mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years' experience in quality roles, inspecting fabricated and welded components, and strong skills in reading engineering drawings. This role offers competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements, requiring travel to sites as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career stability

Hybrid working option

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in a quality control or quality assurance role.
• Experience inspecting machined, fabricated, and welded components.
• Proficiency in quality system compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated, machined, and assembled components.
• Perform mechanical, dimensional, visual, and weld inspections.
• Support engineering change control and non-conformance management.

Skills

Experience in quality control or assurance

Ability to read engineering drawings

Hands-on experience using measuring equipment

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access

Education

ISO auditor qualification or equivalent

Working knowledge of ISO 9001

Job description

A global engineering manufacturer with a reputation for technical excellence is looking to recruit a Quality Control / Assurance Engineer to support the inspection, compliance and certification of complex mechanical systems.

Based at an established manufacturing facility in Kirkbymoorside, this role offers the opportunity to work on world-class engineered products used in demanding offshore and subsea environments. You will play a key role in ensuring quality standards are met from goods‑in through to final assembly, working closely with engineering, production and suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys hands‑on inspection, problem‑solving and continuous improvement within a high‑specification engineering environment.

As Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining product quality and compliance across mechanical, machining and weld activities.

• Inspecting fabricated, machined and assembled components against engineering drawings and specifications
• Performing mechanical, dimensional, visual, paint and weld inspections on‑site and at supplier premises
• Supporting engineering change control and non‑conformance management
• Preparing and maintaining quality documentation, certification packs and inspection records
• Supporting vendor quality management and supplier audits
• Monitoring corrective and preventative actions to ensure timely closure
• Assisting with quality system compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining strong housekeeping and health, safety and environmental standards

To be successful in this Quality Engineer role, you will have:

• 5-10 years' experience in a quality control or quality assurance role within a mechanical manufacturing environment
• Experience inspecting machined, fabricated and welded components
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Hands‑on experience using measuring equipment such as vernier callipers and micrometres
• ISO auditor qualification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 450Shillong 14001
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, TQM and continuous improvement tools such as PDCA, DMAIC, ضرورة Six Sigma and 5S
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access
• A proactive, organised and detail‑focused approach

You will also hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to UK supplier and client sites when required.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with long‑term career stability
• Hybrid/ /lüssigent