Quality Engineer

J&T Business Consulting; Sandycroft; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing consulting firm in Sandycroft is seeking a Quality Engineer. In this office-based role, you'll support manufacturing quality by collaborating with Site Leaders and Team Leaders. Your responsibilities will include escalating non-conforming parts, leading quality audits, and maintaining strong quality standards. Candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs and relevant experience as a Quality Engineer. The position offers local travel between various sites and 33 days of holiday annually.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday per year

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade B or above including English, Maths, and Science/Physics.
• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer in an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Knowledgeable in BSI clauses and able to lead BSI audits.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Leaders and Team Leaders in ensuring quality of parts.
• Escalate non-conforming parts to purchasing team.
• Lead planned quality audits with external bodies.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturing technology understanding

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science/Physics

Tools

Standard quality tools

Job description

Sandycroft, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/06/2026

• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Quality Engineer

• Location: Manufacturing site based in Sandycroft, CH5
• Travel: Travel between other local sites will be required
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will work alongside Quality Technicians to drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will ensure that all internally produced items are fit for purpose, with a strong focus on zero defects leaving the sites. The role requires a proactive approach to quality issues, including rapid response, escalation when necessary, and close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Site Leaders, Team Leaders, and Quality Technicians to ensure parts used on assembly lines are correct and fit for purpose.
• Escalating non-conforming parts to the purchasing team and implementing immediate containment actions.
• Leading planned quality audits with external bodies (e.g. BSI).
• Working closely with site leadership, planners, and purchasing teams to ensure fast and effective problem resolution.
• Travelling to other local sites as required.
• Assisting with supplier visits and audits.
• Working with the Customer Care team to ensure external quality issues are resolved smoothly and recurring issues are escalated to Site Leaders or Design teams.

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive individual with a strong desire to learn and grow within the role.
• A flexible and enthusiastic team player with a passion for problem-solving.
• A practical, hands-on approach to quality engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technology in a modern production environment.
• A sense of urgency with the ability to deliver against agreed targets.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work closely with Quality Technicians and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, follow instructions, and document information accurately.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor across production lines and multiple sites.
• Strong ownership of projects from initiation through to completion.
• Ability to act quickly when issues arise and implement robust control measures while keeping stakeholders informed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science/Physics at Grade B or above (relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications).
• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Proficient in the use of standard quality tools.
• Experience operating at Quality Manager level within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of BSI clauses and ability to lead and manage BSI audits.

Summary

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Office-based role with local travel between sites.

33 days’ holiday per year.