Quality Engineer

Had Fab Limited; Tranent; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Had-Fab is a growing engineering and fabrication business delivering large-scale projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Quality team and drive the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS.

In this hybrid role you’ll work closely with Production, Operations and Projects, investigate NCRs, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and drive quality across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS.
• Experience managing NCRs and conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and continually improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001.
• Develop quality procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain Project Quality Plans and IT Plans (ITPs).
• Support internal, external, customer and certification audits.
• Investigate NCRs and customer quality concerns.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs and identify trends.
• Carry out routine and targeted shop-floor inspections.
• Work with Production to reduce defects and waste.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and external Quality representatives.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, ownership and continuous improvement.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

NCR handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Had-Fab is a leading engineering and fabrication business with ambitious plans for continued growth across the UK’s energy and infrastructure sectors.

We’re currently going through a significant period of expansion and investment, growing our operations across multiple sites in Scotland, increasing our manufacturing capabilities and strengthening our teams.

With a major project portfolio worth hundreds of millions of pounds, this is an exciting time to join Had-Fab and be part of a business delivering large-scale projects that support the UK’s critical energy and infrastructure network.

As part of this growth, we’re looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team and play an important role in maintaining and continually improving standards across the business.

This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility alongside regular site presence to work directly with our manufacturing and operational teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Lead, you’ll support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Had-Fab’s Quality Management System (QMS).

This is a hands-on Quality Engineering role where you’ll work closely with Production, Operations, Engineering, Projects and Quality, identifying issues, investigating root causes and implementing practical improvements.

You’ll also support project quality requirements, audits, supplier quality and customer expectations as Had-Fab continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and continually improve our QMS in line with ISO 9001.
• Develop quality procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain Project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Support internal, external, customer and certification audits.
• Investigate NCRs, defects and customer quality concerns.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs and identify trends and recurring issues.
• Carry out routine and targeted shop-floor inspections.
• Work with Production and Supervisors to reduce defects, waste and rework.
• Support supplier quality assessments and audits.
• Work across departments to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support Quality Technicians and Inspectors where required.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and external Quality representatives.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, ownership and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar role within manufacturing, engineering or fabrication.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing NCRs and conducting Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with operational teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement would be advantageous.
• Internal Auditor qualifications or auditing experience would be beneficial.
• Experience within steel fabrication, welding or structural steel would be particularly advantageous.

Why Had-Fab?

Had-Fab is a growing and ambitious business with significant plans for the future.

With a project portfolio worth hundreds of millions of pounds, continued investment in our sites and manufacturing capabilities, and ambitious plans for further growth, we’re investing in the people, systems and processes needed to support the future of the business.

For the right Quality Engineer, this is an opportunity to join us at an exciting stage of our journey, make a genuine impact and help shape and strengthen quality across a growing manufacturing business.