Quality Engineer

WR Engineering; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

WR Engineering, based in Droitwich, is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee incoming, in-process and final inspections for modular plant solutions.

You will read P&IDs, isometrics and GA drawings, manage NCRs, ITPs, and weld maps, and produce data books and test records. The role involves some travel to supplier sites, 38 hours per week, Monday–Friday with early finish on Friday.

Qualifications

• Experienced Quality Engineer with hands-on fabrication experience.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 QMS and project documentation controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Dimensional checks against GA/isometrics, bolt torque, gasket type, flow direction.
• Oversee NDT coordination and ensure builds conform to specs and codes.
• Create/own ITPs, quality plans, inspection checklists, and weld maps; manage NCRs.
• Produce data books/turnover dossiers and related test records.
• Lead the NCR Management System with measurable effectiveness checks.
• Ensure SPC defects/first-pass yield/pareto of issues are tracked.
• Coach welders/fitters/assembly techs on inspection criteria.
• Predominantly based at the Droitwich site with travel to supplier sites.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

Electromechanical fabrication

P&IDs / GA drawings

Precision measurement

NDT methods

Welding quality

ISO 9001 QMS

Documentation controls

Communication

Job description

Quality Engineer required to join a fast growing company in Droitwich. The company design and manufacture bespoke engineered-to-order modular plant solutions. The solutions include fabrication, assembly, heavy industrial engineering, electromechanical systems, pressurised pipework, welding.

Salary £50K-£55K, 25 days holiday

The role:

• Oversee and coordinate incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Dimensional checks against GA/isometrics, bolt torque, gasket type, flow direction
• Oversee NDT coordination
• Ensure builds conform to specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and applicable codes
• Create/own ITPs, quality plans, inspection checklists, and weld maps; manage NCRs, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Produce data books/turnover dossiers: MTCs, WPS/PQR/WPQR, welder logs, NDT & pressure test records, electrical test certs, FAT/SAT reports.
• Lead the NCR Management System (5 Whys, Ishikawa) with measurable effectiveness checks in place
• Ensure that all SPC defects /first-pass yield/defect Pareto to target chronic issues
• Coach welders/fitters/assembly techs on inspection criteria, test methods.
• Predominantly based at the Droitwich site, however, will require some travel for inspections at Supplier sites. 38 hours pw. Monday to Friday, early finish Friday

Requirements

• Experienced Quality Engineer with;
• Solid, hands-on experience in mechanical/electromechanical fabrication or modular plant construction.
• Can read/interpret P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, electrical schematics, and data sheets.
• Competent with precision measurement, pressure testing rigs, torquing methods, and basic electrical test equipment.
• Familiar with welding quality (WPS/PQR/WPQR), material traceability, and typical NDT methods.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS and project documentation controls
• Strong communicator who's comfortable on the shop floor and with clients/inspectors.