Quality Engineer

Shirley Parsons; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Parsons are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the defence sector to recruit a Quality Engineer to join a growing quality team. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001, conducting audits and investigations, and driving continuous improvement across bespoke, low-volume manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, experience in regulated sectors, and proficiency in root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent (apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC/HND) is required.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management principles.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, marine, heavy engineering or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance activities.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa techniques.
• Review engineering documentation, ITPs, quality records and certification packs.
• Challenge processes to ensure quality standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve quality and Right First Time delivery.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

GD&T interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

Job description

Shirley Parsons are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the defence sector to recruit a Quality Engineer to join a growing quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong mechanical engineering or manufacturing background looking to work on complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. Working closely with engineering, production and inspection teams, you will play a key role in ensuring quality standards are maintained across bespoke, low-volume manufacturing projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance activities
• Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa
• Review engineering documentation, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and certification packs
• Challenge processes where required and raise concerns when quality standards or compliance requirements are at risk
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve quality performance and drive Right First Time (RFT) delivery.

What we're looking for:

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management principles
• Experience within defence, aerospace, marine, heavy engineering, rotating equipment or other highly regulated sectors
• Experience using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T

What's on offer:

• Opportunity to join a well-established, globally recognised engineering business
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to meet security clearance requirements.