Quality Engineer

Accelero; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension contribution

Company share incentive scheme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Quality Engineer in Leeds, UK, to drive quality throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have SolidWorks experience and a strong background in quality engineering. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, conducting validation testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability. The role offers a full-time position with benefits like a generous pension contribution and a share incentive scheme.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quality engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, risk assessments, root cause analysis.
• Nice-to-have: ATEX exposure, supplier quality experience.
• Experience with FMEA, risk assessments and root‑cause analysis.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Nice‑to‑have: ATEX exposure and supplier quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality across the full product lifecycle.
• Review 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Perform validation and verification testing on industrial hardware.
• Perform validation and verification testing on industrial hardware.
• Lead quality investigations: NCRs, CAPA, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Support external audits and certification processes (ATEX where applicable).
• Create and update quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics and production teams.
• Manage revision control and ensure accurate change documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks experience

Quality engineering

Attention to detail

Problem-solving methods

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Degree in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar engineering discipline

Tools

FMEA

Risk assessments

Root cause analysis

DFM/DFA

Job description

This range is provided by Accelero. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Quality Engineer (with SolidWorks Experience)

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer who enjoys being close to real engineering work and has enough SolidWorks experience to understand designs, review drawings, and support product improvements. If you like ensuring products are reliable, compliant, and built to a high standard — while still being involved in hands‑on engineering — this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Driving quality across the full product lifecycle from concept through to production
• Reviewing 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks to verify design accuracy and manufacturability
• Supporting new product development and continuous improvements
• Performing validation and verification testing on industrial hardware
• Leading quality investigations: NCRs, CAPA, root cause analysis & corrective actions
• Maintaining and improving internal quality management systems (ISO9001)
• Supporting external audits and certification processes (including ATEX where applicable)
• Creating and updating quality documentation, inspection reports and customer‑facing materials
• Collaborating with mechanical, electronics and production teams
• Managing revision control and ensuring accurate change documentation

What You Bring ✅

• Degree or equivalent in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar engineering discipline
• Strong background in quality engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• SolidWorks experience — ability to navigate 3D models and review drawings
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, risk assessments, root cause analysis & problem‑solving methods
• Good understanding of DFM/DFA and general manufacturing processes
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Nice‑to‑have: ATEX exposure, supplier quality experience, test planning, revision control systems

Benefits 🌟

• Generous company pension contribution
• Company share incentive scheme

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing

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