Quality Engineer

Gapp Search; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapp Search is partnering with a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Droitwich Spa to recruit a Quality Engineer who will own product quality across inspection, documentation, NCRs and continuous improvement. This hands-on role will sit on the shop floor, collaborating with production, engineering, suppliers and third-party inspectors.

You will coordinate inspections, review test records, manage ITPs and QA documentation, and lead root-cause analysis to drive quality improvements

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with dimensional inspection, pressure testing, torque control and basic electrical testing.
• Good understanding of welding quality, material traceability and NDT.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and controlled quality documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with production teams and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities.
• Inspect assemblies against drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and technical specifications.
• Review NDT, pressure test and electrical test records.
• Maintain material traceability, calibration controls and quality documentation.
• Create and manage ITPs, inspection checklists, quality plans and NCRs.
• Lead root-cause and corrective-action via 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Use SPC and defect data to reduce rework and recurring quality issues.
• Feed manufacturability and quality improvements back into Design and Production.
• Support welders, fitters and assembly teams with inspection and quality requirements.
• Host client and third-party inspections and manage hold and witness points.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reading P&IDs & drawings

Dimensional inspection

NDT & pressure testing

Welding quality & traceability

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Gapp Search is working with a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Droitwich Spa that designs and builds complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.

They are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the site team and take ownership of product quality across inspection, documentation, non-conformance, traceability and continuous improvement.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is comfortable on the shop floor, working closely with production, engineering, suppliers and third‑party inspectors.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities.
• Inspect assemblies against drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and technical specifications.
• Review NDT, pressure test and electrical test records.
• Maintain material traceability, calibration controls and quality documentation.
• Create and manage ITPs, inspection checklists, quality plans, weld maps, NCRs and concessions.
• Compile turnover documentation including MTCs, welding records, NDT records, FAT/SAT reports and test certificates.
• Lead root-cause and corrective‑action activity using tools such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Use SPC and defect data to reduce rework and recurring quality issues.
• Feed manufacturability and quality improvements back into Design and Production.
• Support welders, fitters and assembly teams with inspection and quality requirements.
• Host client and third‑party inspections and manage hold and witness points.

What we’re looking for

• Quality engineering experience within mechanical, electromechanical, fabrication, modular plant or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, electrical schematics and technical data sheets.
• Experience with dimensional inspection, pressure testing, torque control and basic electrical testing.
• Good understanding of welding quality, material traceability and NDT.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and controlled quality documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and confidence working directly with production teams, suppliers, clients and inspectors.

Advantageous

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with PED/UKCA, ASME or EN piping standards, ATEX or pressure systems.
• SPC, CAPA and structured NCR management.
• E&I testing, loop checks, continuity/IR testing or VFD familiarity.

The opportunity

This is a good fit for someone who wants to work in a technically demanding manufacturing environment where quality is closely linked to engineering, production and client delivery.

You’ll have direct influence over how products are inspected, documented and improved, with exposure across the full build and test lifecycle.