Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Wednesbury is seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve their ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. This hands-on role includes conducting quality inspections, training production staff, and interfacing with customers. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in precision measuring equipment and ISO compliance. There are opportunities for career progression into a Quality Manager role.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and practical use of precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
• Perform regular quality checks using measuring equipment.
• Address day-to-day quality issues using structured problem-solving tools.
• Deliver guidance on quality procedures to production staff.
• Conduct hourly walkarounds of the factory.
• Produce monthly quality reports.
• Prepare and carry out full PPAP submissions for customers.
• Act as the main quality contact for customers.

Skills

Precision measuring equipment

Reading technical drawings

ISO 9001:2015 compliance

Quality tools usage (8D, FMEA, Gauge R&R)

Manufacturing quality experience

Professional appearance and conduct

Reliability and punctuality

Hands-on role readiness

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Quality Engineer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. This role involves working directly on the factory floor, carrying out daily quality inspections, engaging with production staff, and directly interfacing with customers. The position offers excellent prospects for development into a Quality Manager role for the right candidate.

The main duties of the position include:

1. Maintain and develop our ISO 9001:2015 quality system
2. Perform regular quality checks using a range of measuring equipment
3. Address day-to-day quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (8D methodology)
4. Deliver clear guidance and training on quality procedures to production staff
5. Conduct hourly walkarounds of the factory to spot-check paperwork and parts
6. Produce and formalize monthly quality reports, including customer complaints, quality-related production downtime, and cost of quality
7. Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
8. Prepare and carry out full PPAP submissions for customers, including FMEAs and Gauge R&R studies
9. Act as the main quality contact for customers; professional communication and resolution handling are essential

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Strong understanding and practical use of precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards and compliance
• Confident in using quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, Gauge R&R
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production quality environment
• Professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow a fixed schedule
• Must be comfortable with a hands-on role based entirely on-site

In return, we will provide a stable full-time position with career progression opportunities, a supportive working environment with room for professional development.

The opportunity to grow into a Quality Manager role.