Quality Engineer

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms in the West Midlands is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our established manufacturing team in Dudley. You will ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, support audits, investigate non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement.

This permanent role operates Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, offering a competitive £35,000 salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression within a growing engineering business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality-focused role within industrial manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience supporting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Conduct and support internal audits across processes and production.
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement CAPA actions.
• Lead problem-solving using standard quality tools.
• Support continuous improvement across production and quality.
• Monitor standards and guide operational teams.
• Assist Quality Manager with QA activities and record-keeping.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality systems experience

Manufacturing environment

Audit experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering/Quality

Tools

AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality standards

Job description

Quality Engineer Dudley, West Midlands £35,000 per annum Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm Permanent Position

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance with quality standards, supporting audits, investigating non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement across the business. This role would suit an experienced Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or Quality professional with a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Conduct and support internal audits across manufacturing and business processes.
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities using recognised quality tools and methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement projects across production and quality functions.
• Monitor compliance standards and provide guidance to operational teams.
• Assist the Quality Manager with quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or similar quality-focused role.
• Strong industrial manufacturing background.
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, machining, forging, automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, or similar production environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience using quality tools such as: 8D PFMEA APQP PPAP/PPS
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable Internal auditing experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum .
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend shifts.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing engineering business.