Quality Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of fluid-flow and mechanical systems is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team in Droitwich Spa. You will oversee inspection activities across incoming, in-process and final stages, ensuring products meet drawings and quality standards.

The role covers NDT, welding quality, documentation, CAPA/NCR processes, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have ISO 9001 experience and strong communication to work with production and third-party

Qualifications

• Hands-on quality experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in fabrication, pipework or modular plant construction.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics and technical datasheets.
• Experience using precision-measurement equipment, pressure-testing rigs and torque tools.
• Understanding welding quality requirements, material traceability and NDT methods.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality-management systems.
• Experience producing inspection plans, quality documentation and project data books.
• Strong knowledge of NCR, CAPA and structured problem-solving processes.
• Excellent communication skills with production teams, customers and third-party inspectors.
• A Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Six Sigma, SPC or continuous-improvement experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of PED, UKCA, ASME, EN pipework standards or ATEX would be advantageous.
• Basic electrical and instrumentation testing experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks against general arrangement drawings and isometric drawings.
• Inspect bolt torques, gasket types, flow directions and product identification.
• Coordinate visual, penetrant, magnetic-particle, radiographic and ultrasonic testing where required.
• Review non-destructive testing reports and ensure any findings are resolved.
• Ensure products comply with ISO 9001, PED, UKCA and applicable ASME and EN pipework requirements.
• Maintain material and heat-number traceability throughout production.
• Control calibrated measuring equipment and welding consumables.
• Create and maintain inspection and test plans, quality plans, inspection checklists and weld maps.
• Manage non-conformance reports, concessions, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Produce complete manufacturing data books and project handover documentation.
• Maintain welding, NDT, pressure-testing, electrical-testing, FAT and SAT records.
• Lead root-cause investigations using 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Monitor SPC information, first-pass yield and defect trends.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve manufacturing quality.
• Recommend mistake-proofing, standardisation and design-for-manufacture improvements.
• Coach welders, fitters and assembly technicians on inspection and testing requirements.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate quality risks clearly.
• Support client and third-party inspections, including hold and witness points.
• Travel to supplier sites occasionally to complete quality inspections.

Skills

Quality experience

Fabrication experience

Drawings interpretation

Precision measurement

Welding quality

NDT methods

ISO 9001

Inspection plans

NCR/CAPA

Communication skills

Six Sigma

Standards knowledge

Electrical testing basics

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing)

Tools

Torque tools

Pressure-testing rigs

NDT equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of innovative fluid-flow and mechanical systems and is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team!

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining high product-quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This position will cover inspection, compliance, quality documentation, continuous improvement and supplier quality.

Quality Engineer Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Conduct dimensional checks against general arrangement drawings and isometric drawings
• Inspect bolt torques, gasket types, flow directions and product identification
• Coordinate visual, penetrant, magnetic-particle, radiographic and ultrasonic testing where required
• Review non-destructive testing reports and ensure any findings are resolved
• Ensure products comply with relevant standards, including ISO 9001, PED, UKCA and applicable ASME and EN pipework requirements
• Maintain material and heat-number traceability throughout production
• Control calibrated measuring equipment and welding consumables
• Create and maintain inspection and test plans, quality plans, inspection checklists and weld maps
• Manage non-conformance reports, concessions, corrective actions and preventive actions
• Produce complete manufacturing data books and project handover documentation
• Maintain welding, NDT, pressure-testing, electrical-testing, FAT and SAT records
• Lead structured root-cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa
• Monitor SPC information, first-pass yield and defect trends
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve manufacturing quality
• Recommend mistake-proofing, standardisation and design-for-manufacture improvements
• Coach welders, fitters and assembly technicians on inspection and testing requirements
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate quality risks clearly
• Support client and third-party inspections, including hold and witness points
• Travel to supplier sites occasionally to complete quality inspections

Quality Engineer Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on quality experience within mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing
• Experience within fabrication, pipework or modular plant construction
• The ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics and technical datasheets
• Experience using precision-measurement equipment, pressure-testing rigs and torque tools
• An understanding of welding quality requirements, material traceability and NDT methods
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality-management systems
• Experience producing inspection plans, quality documentation and project data books
• Strong knowledge of NCR, CAPA and structured problem-solving processes
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with production teams, customers and third-party inspectors
• A Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Six Sigma, SPC or continuous-improvement experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge of PED, UKCA, ASME, EN pipework standards or ATEX would be advantageous
• Basic electrical and instrumentation testing experience would be beneficial

Quality Engineer Working Hours

• Full-time, permanent position
• Predominantly based on site in Droitwich Spa
• Occasional travel to supplier facilities will be required