Quality Engineer

INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free parking

28 days annual leave

Health care package

Employee discounts

Job summary

INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturer. The role focuses on designing testing procedures and processes to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other industry standards.

You’ll perform root-cause analysis on defects and drive Six Sigma-based improvements. The position is full-time and based in Birmingham, offering 39 hours per week with a 0700 start, 28 days of annual leave, pension, and health care package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar quality engineering role.
• Qualification - apprenticeship, relevant degree, NVQ.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and instruments.
• Experience with assurance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test cases, automation scripts, and inspections to validate durability and function.
• Investigate defects with statistical analysis to identify trends.
• Audit systems to comply with ISO 9001 and other standards.
• Collaborate with design, procurement and production to embed quality early.
• Maintain traceability, defect logs, and quality metrics for certifications.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 knowledge

Test design

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship in quality/engineering

Relevant degree

Tools

Inspection tools

Robotic measuring

Hand tools

Job description

Quality Engineer Based in Birmingham Full time permanent £47000 salary We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading Birmingham based manufacturer. The company work across a number of sectors including automotive, defence and aerospace to design and manufacture components at high levels. A quality engineer ensures products and processes meet stringent safety, regulatory, and design standards. They design testing procedures, perform root-cause analysis on defects, and implement continuous improvement frameworks like Six Sigma to prevent issues from recurring.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control & Testing: Designing and developing test cases, automation scripts, and physical inspections to validate product durability, reliability, and functionality.
• Defect Tracking: Investigating exactly why a product or process failed and utilising statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• System Auditing: Auditing manufacturing or software development systems to ensure they comply with industry regulations and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acting as a link between design, procurement, and production teams to "build in" quality from early development through to final delivery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining traceability, defect logs, and quality metrics required for certifications and legal compliance.

Benefits of Quality Engineer

• £47000 basic DOE
• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week0700 starts
• 28 days annual leave
• Free parking
• Pension
• Health care package and employee discount

Experience Required for Quality Engineer

• Have 2 years or more experience within a similar role
• Have relevant qualification - apprenticeship, relevant degree, NVQ etc
• Have knowledge of all inspection methods - hand tools, robotic measuring
• Assurance and reporting experience
• Knowledge of industry standards - ISO 9001 / AS9102 / IATF6949
• Continuous improvement and 8D management
• Maintaining accurate reports and documents
• Liaising with internal management and other departments
• Liaising with customers and 3rd party suppliers

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