Quality Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Northampton seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product compliance and manage quality documentation. The successful candidate will develop quality management systems in a role focused on continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, work-life balance, generous benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday

Generous Benefits: Pension scheme, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career Growth: Training and development opportunities

Job Security: Permanent position

Qualifications

• Organised and methodical professional with a strong background in quality engineering.
• Experience in documentation and maintaining quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage quality documentation for projects.
• Generate inspection reports and maintain traceability.
• Collaborate with production to resolve non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate quality issues.
• Carry out internal audits to ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Quality background in precision engineering or advanced manufacturing

Knowledge of Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical, Oil & Gas

Proficiency in Quality Tools such as Control Plans, ISIR, 8D reporting

Strong IT skills with ERP and MS Office systems

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer | Permanent | Northampton | Up to £45,000 p.a depending on experience

Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer with a passion for precision, documentation, and continuous improvement? EMBS Engineering are working with a long standing precision engineering company, a leading manufacturer of complex components for highly regulated industries, with a strong reputation for excellence. They are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis. Located at their Northampton site, the successful person will play a key role in maintaining and developing their quality management systems and documentation processes.

About the Role

This position is focused on ensuring that every component, whether produced in-house or bought-in, meets customer and industry standards. You’ll be at the heart of the client’s quality operations, creating, reviewing, and maintaining detailed documentation and records that underpin ISO 9001 compliance and drive operational excellence.

You’ll collaborate closely with Production and Engineering teams, taking ownership of quality processes, audits, and corrective actions. From preparing quality documentation such as 8D reports, ISIRs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts to managing inspection reports via Visual IPI, you will ensure every quality record is accurate, traceable, and compliant.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £45,000 p.a depending on experience
• Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday
• Generous Benefits: Pension scheme, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Career Growth: Training and development opportunities with clear pathways for progression
• Job Security: Permanent position offering long-term stability

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage quality documentation for new and existing projects, including templates and record updates
• Maintain and develop the quality management systems, ensuring robust record keeping
• Generate inspection reports and maintain traceability of quality records within established systems
• Collaborate with production to resolve non-conformances and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurring quality issues
• Maintain gauge control and calibration systems to ensure accuracy in measurements
• Carry out internal audits to ISO 9001 standards and support continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You’ll be an organised and methodical professional with a strong background in quality engineering and documentation. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong quality background in a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical, Oil & Gas
• Proficiency in Quality Tools such as Control Plans, ISIR, and 8D reporting
• Strong IT skills with ERP and MS Office systems

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking engineering business where quality, documentation, and continuous improvement are central to success. If you’re ready to take ownership of quality systems and documentation in a dynamic, precision-focused environment, apply now.

About us

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist partnering with leading UK companies across diverse, advanced precision engineering sectors, including Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green/Environmental, and FMCG. We are committed to providing expert support and guidance throughout your job search to help you secure a career-defining role.