Quality Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Harlow is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality in manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes maintaining quality standards and working closely with engineering and production teams. Candidates should have experience in quality engineering or assurance, a strong understanding of inspection techniques, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and be actively involved on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of quality tools, including root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and improving quality control systems across manufacturing.
• Leading inspection and quality assurance activities on precision engineered components.
• Investigating non-conformances, carrying out root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Inspection Techniques

Tools

Measurement Equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE
Hours: Full time
Sector: Precision Manufacturing

This Quality Engineer role is a great opportunity to join a well-established UK precision manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for producing high‑quality, close‑tolerance components. Operating across demanding industrial sectors, the company places a strong emphasis on right‑first‑time quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Role Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure products meet both internal and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and improving quality control systems across manufacturing
• Leading inspection and quality assurance activities on precision‑engineered components
• Investigating non‑conformances, carrying out root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Working closely with engineering and production to embed quality into processes, not inspect it at the end
• Reviewing and improving inspection methods, procedures, and documentation
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including issue resolution and ongoing improvement
• Assisting with internal audits and ISO quality compliance
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and measurement equipment
• Knowledge of quality tools, including root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within precision engineering, machining, or transmission components
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards
• Confidence working with technical drawings and engineering documentation

This Quality Engineer role would suit someone who enjoys being hands‑on, visible on the shop floor, and actively involved in improving quality rather than policing it.

If this Quality Engineer role sounds like your next move, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 084 482 for a confidential chat.