Quality Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer for a Manchester manufacturing site, responsible for maintaining quality across the full production cycle from PO to dispatch, with emphasis on QMS, non-conformance, CAPA and traceability.

The role requires experience in ISO 9001:2015 internal audits, RCA/8D, and working with production and suppliers to drive improvements. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to interpret drawings and data are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification.
• Strong QMS implementation and maintenance experience.
• Experience with NCRs, RCA and CAPA processes.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and quality improvement.
• Experience with material certification and traceability.
• Maintaining inspection, testing and quality documentation.
• Understanding ITRs, MTCs and mechanical test documentation.
• Experience leading or supporting internal/external audits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Analytical and proactive in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 QMS.
• Identify, report and track quality issues with Production and Technical teams.
• Take responsibility for non-conformance, NCRs documentation, investigation and close-out.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone.
• Implement, monitor and verify CAPA effectiveness.
• Support management of customer and supplier NCRs and product rejection cases.
• Maintain and control quality documentation, records and final documentation packages.
• Ensure full material and product traceability throughout manufacturing.
• Coordinate inspections, involving customer and third parties as needed.
• Conduct in-process and final product inspections aligned to specs.
• Participate in internal audits and drive improvement opportunities.
• Analyze defect trends and production metrics to identify improvements.
• Work with production to reduce scrap, rework and process variation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reliability.

Skills

Quality Management

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Audits

Traceability

Inspection Documentation

NCR Handling

SPC

Problem Solving

Education

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

ITR/MTC Knowledge

Job description

Quality Engineer

Greater Manchester

The Opportunity

We are supporting an established engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-integrity products into demanding industrial sectors, including oil & gas, petrochemical and power generation.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team at their Greater Manchester facility.

Working closely with production, technical teams, suppliers and customers, you will take responsibility for maintaining quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, from initial customer purchase order through to final product dispatch.

The role is particularly focused on Quality Management Systems, non-conformance and CAPA, material traceability, inspection, auditing and continuous improvement, with a high level of individual ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the effective implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 Quality Management Systems
• Identify, report and track quality issues and work with Production and Technical teams to investigate and resolve them
• Take responsibility for the non-conformance process, including identification, documentation, investigation and close-out of NCRs
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone
• Implement, monitor and verify the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Support the management of customer complaints, supplier NCRs and product rejection cases
• Maintain and control quality documentation, records and final documentation packages
• Ensure full material and product traceability throughout the manufacturing process
• Manage and maintain Inspection & Test Reports, Material Test Certificates, mechanical test results and associated quality records
• Coordinate customer and third-party inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance
• Conduct in-process and final product inspections to ensure compliance with customer specifications and requirements
• Participate in internal audits and support the identification of quality and process improvement opportunities
• Analyse defect trends, NCR data and production metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with production teams to reduce scrap, rework and process variation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, efficiency and reliability

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing environment
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with non-conformance management, RCA and CAPA
• Good understanding of structured problem-solving methodologies and quality improvement techniques
• Experience with material certification and product/material traceability
• Experience maintaining inspection, testing and quality documentation
• Understanding of Inspection & Test Reports (ITRs), Material Test Certificates (MTCs) and mechanical test documentation
• Experience conducting or supporting internal and external/customer audits
• Understanding of dimensional inspection equipment including micrometres, verniers, thread gauges and similar manual inspection tools
• Experience analysing quality data and using statistical quality tools such as SPC
• Familiarity with international standards including API, ASTM and ASME would be advantageous
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production, engineering, suppliers and customers
• A proactive continuous improvement mindset is essential

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on Quality Engineer who is comfortable taking independent ownership of quality processes within a manufacturing environment.

You will need to be confident managing non-conformances from initial identification through to root cause, corrective action and close-out, maintaining accurate quality and traceability records, supporting audits and inspections, and working directly with production teams to resolve quality issues.

Experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, precision engineering, heavy engineering or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to take ownership of key Quality Engineering activities
• Work within a technically demanding manufacturing environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement

INDENG

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