Quality Engineer

KPJ Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to inspect machine parts and support quality management systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in precision engineering and relevant certification. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, with flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

35 hour week

Flexible working hours

33 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Trained internal auditing certification or relevant experience required.
• Desirable to have previous experience as a machinist or toolmaker.
• Experience in precision engineering and knowledge of inspection equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machine parts and assemblies to meet specifications.
• Support the Quality Manager in QMS maintenance.
• Calibrate and service inspection equipment.

Skills

Internal auditing certification

Lean and Six Sigma experience

Experience in a precision engineering environment

Tools

Leica

Faro

Job description

We’re hiring for an experienced Quality Engineer to join an engineering company based in Stockport who boast an attractive reputation and extremely exciting future. Producing high quality jigs and fixtures for a diverse range of industries, this is a business that provides an excellent variety of work for their employees along with a supportive working environment.

What’s on offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 per year
• 35 hour week
• Flexible working hours
• 33 days holiday
• A realistic scope for development within the business
• Free onsite parking

What will you be doing as a Quality Engineer?

• Inspecting machine parts and assemblies to meet drawings and customer specifications
• Supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining the QMS
• Servicing and calibrating inspection equipment (including laser trackers and CMMs)
• Providing operator training to recognised standards
• Working collaboratively with production, estimating, and sales teams
• Advising on capital investments to implement the latest technologies
• Actioning NCRs using 8D problem‑solving methods

What do you need?

• A trained internal auditing certification or relevant experience
• Previous time served as a machinist or toolmaker (desirable)
• Leica or Faro experience (desirable)
• Lean and six sigma experience (desirable)
• Previous experience working within a precision engineering environment (desirable)

Apply now for consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.