Quality Engineer

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Bond has a rewarding opportunity for a Quality Engineer based in the Birmingham area, overseeing quality across high-precision machining, welding and fabrication operations. You will bridge engineering drawings with QA documentation, spending time on the workshop floor and in QA offices.

Key duties include developing inspection plans, contributing to NPI with FMEA, and conducting supplier and internal audits. A strong background in GD&T and ISO 9001 is desired for this critical role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a Quality Engineer in a regulated environment such as power generation, aerospace, or oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of precision machining, CNC tolerances and GD&T impact on assemblies.
• Experience with quality audits (internal or supplier) and ISO 9001 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality compliance for CNC machining, welding and fabrication assemblies.
• Define and implement inspection plans using CMMs, verniers, micrometers and shadowgraphs.
• Lead root-cause investigations (8D, 5 Why) for non-conformances and customer complaints.

Skills

GD&T

CNC literacy

Auditing

QMS familiarity

Tools

QMS software

ERP software

Job description

The client are a highly successful manufacturer within the power generation and precision engineering sectors. They are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Quality Engineer to oversee and improve product quality across our high-precision machining, CNC, and heavy fabrication operations. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical engineering drawings and strict quality assurance, spending time both on the workshop floor and managing robust quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Quality Assurance: Oversee quality compliance for in-house precision CNC machining (milling/turning) and multi-process welding and fabrication assemblies.
• Inspection & Metrology: Define and implement inspection plans using a variety of precision measuring instruments, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), verniers, micrometers, and shadowgraphs.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead investigations into internal non-conformance's and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why)
• Documentation & Compliance: Author and compile comprehensive Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Final Quality Dossiers for major power sector clients.
• NPI & Process Optimization: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by participating in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions and developing robust control plans to minimise process variation.
• Supplier Quality Management: Conduct technical audits of sub-contractors providing raw materials, specialised machining, non-destructive testing (NDT), or surface treatments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years as a Quality Engineer within power generation, aerospace, oil & gas, or a similarly regulated safety-critical environment.
• Machining & CNC Literacy: Strong practical understanding of precision machining processes, CNC programming limits, and how machining tolerances impact final assembly.
• Fabrication & Welding Knowledge: Familiarity with welding quality standards (e.g., ISO 3834, ASME IX, BS EN ISO 15614) and the ability to interpret welding procedures (WPS) and qualification records (PQR).
• Engineering Drawings: Exceptional ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, with a deep understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Auditing: Proven experience conducting internal or supplier audits. A formal internal auditor qualification (ISO 9001) is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills & Personal Attributes

• NDT Awareness: Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods such as Dye Penetrant (DP), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and Visual Testing (VT).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently challenge manufacturing processes on the workshop floor and present data to high-profile clients.
• Systems Familiarity: Experience using digital Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ERP software.

The company offer a clean, modern and friendly working environment, staff social events, on site parking.

The role is based in Alcester so is commutable from Redditch, Studley, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Worcester