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Quality Engineer

WR Engineering

Devon and Torbay

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a passionate Quality Engineer to solve manufacturing challenges and ensure product excellence. You'll work cross-functionally and manage product testing, compliance with global standards, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
New modern facilities
Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Experience in a quality-focused role within industry.
  • Working knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Internal auditing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate to embed smarter ways of working.
  • Design and execute product test plans.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Compliance knowledge
Project management
Attention to detail

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quality Engineer

Are you a quality-focused engineer passionate about solving manufacturing challenges?

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of solution finding. You'll work cross-functionally with design, production, and supply chain to make sure products exceed expectations in even the harshest environments.

This is a great opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-growing, innovative company - the international leader in their field. You'll manage hands-on product testing, drive compliance with global standards, and play a key role in continuous improvement culture.

Benefits

  • Salary to 35k
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • New modern facilities
  • Real progression opportunities


What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate across the business to identify and embed smarter ways of working.

  • Take the lead on global product regulatory compliance - CE, UKCA, RoHS, and beyond.

  • Manage investigations into customer returns and supplier non-conformance.

  • Own the Workshop and Test Facilities - from 5S to testing schedules.

  • Design and execute product test plans to verify performance and durability.

  • Contribute to product risk assessments (e.g. FMEA) and mitigate issues before they arise.



What You'll Bring

  • HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  • Experience in a quality-focused role within industry.

  • Working knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.

  • Internal auditing experience and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarity with 5S/6S, RCCA, and project management methodologies.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.

  • Experience with global compliance (CE, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65) a big plus.

  • PPAP knowledge is a bonus.

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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