Quality Engineer

Tracerco; Billingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tracerco in Billingham is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive excellence across products, processes and supplier interfaces. You will own the ISO 9001 QMS, lead audits and champion data-driven improvement.

You bring an engineering degree, strong auditing experience, and a proactive mindset to reduce non-conformances and boost operational performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the value chain and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering or technical discipline.
• Certified Lead Auditor by external body (LRQA or equivalent).
• Understanding of global oil and gas industry (desirable).
• Knowledge of hazardous area standard BS EN 80079:34 (desirable).
• Strong compliance and quality management standards knowledge.
• Experience in quality assurance and improvement methodologies.
• Certified Internal Auditor with non-conformance/investigation experience.
• Demonstrated championing of quality culture in a business.
• Experience working with key suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the ISO 9001 accredited Quality Management System (QMS).
• Plan, execute, and follow up on internal and external audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to uphold quality standards and drive improvements.
• Identify trends, analyse data, and implement proactive quality solutions.
• Work with engineering, production and procurement to embed quality across the value chain.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality management

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

QMS software

QMS system

Job description

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real impact? If you're a proactive problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail and a drive to elevate standards, we want you on our team!

Your Mission

As a Quality Engineer, you will be at the heart of our commitment to excellence. You’ll lead the charge in ensuring our products, processes, and partnerships meet the highest standards. From managing our Quality Management System (QMS) to spearheading audits and supplier quality initiatives, your work will directly influence our operational success and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Champion Quality: Own and manage the ISO 9001 accredited Quality Management System, ensuring it evolves with our business.
• Audit with Impact: Plan, execute, and follow up on internal and external audits, driving accountability and improvement.
• Investigate & Innovate: Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances, turning challenges into opportunities.
• Supplier Quality Leadership: Collaborate with suppliers to uphold quality standards, conduct assessments, and drive performance improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify trends, analyse data, and implement proactive solutions to enhance product and process quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams to embed quality into every stage of the value chain.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a quality engineering role within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and hands-on experience managing QMS.
• Expertise in internal and external auditing, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Solid background in supplier quality management and performance monitoring.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Have the ability and resilience to work on your own or part of a team.

Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience

(Technical/ professional knowledge and skills competency)

• Educated to degree level or equivalent standard in an engineering or technical discipline [Desirable].
• Certified Lead Auditor by an external body such LRQA [Desirable].
• Understanding of the global oil and gas industry [Desirable].
• Knowledge of hazardous area standard BS EN 80079:34 [Desirable].
• Strong understanding of compliance and quality management standards.
• Experience in quality assurance, and improvement methodologies.
• Solutions Driven with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certified Internal Auditor with demonstrable experience of non-conformance and incident investigation.
• Demonstrable experience of championing quality culture in a business.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment working with key suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience of working in a professional environment and in a self-motivated, results-driven with a can-do attitude.
• A strong capability in performing data analysis, creating bespoke reports by use of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams,).