Quality Engineer

Your Recruitment Coach Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Recruitment Coach Ltd in Luton is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our precision engineering and manufacturing team. The role focuses on quality assurance, inspection and continuous improvement, with full training on specialist inspection equipment and quality management systems.

Ideal candidates have an engineering/manufacturing background, a strong eye for detail and a desire to develop technical skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering or manufacturing principles.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment or quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards and support AS9100.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of components.
• Record inspection results and ensure full traceability.
• Assist with investigations into non-conforming products and CAPA.
• Support audits, documentation and quality performance metrics.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

MS Excel & Word

Quality tools

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

About the Opportunity

Your Recruitment Coach is recruiting for a fantastic opportunity to join a precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Luton. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join the quality team, supporting quality assurance, inspection, compliance and continuous improvement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who is looking to develop their technical skills and build a career in quality engineering. Full training will be provided, including the use of specialist inspection equipment and quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support the maintenance of quality standards, including AS9100.


• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external audits.


• Maintain and update quality documentation, procedures and records.

Inspection & Measurement

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections of components.


• Use inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometres and height gauges.


• Learn to operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), with training provided.


• Record inspection results accurately and maintain full product traceability.

Non-Conformance & Problem Solving

• Assist with investigations into non-conforming products.


• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.


• Help implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.


• Collect and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality records in line with company and customer requirements.


• Assist with inspection reports, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and quality performance metrics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• A basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing principles.


• Experience reading engineering drawings and an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.


• Familiarity with inspection equipment or quality tools.

Desirable

• HNC, HND or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.


• Knowledge of quality management standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.


• Previous experience in a quality, inspection or precision engineering environment.

Training & Development

Full training and support will be provided