Quality Engineer – Hands-on QC in Precision Machining

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Hyde; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a precision machining business in Greater Manchester. You will play a hands-on role across quality systems, inspection, NCR handling and continuous improvement.

You’ll work from receipt of customer orders through final product inspection, coordinating internal audits, supplier NCRs and third-party inspections. The role offers a stable environment within a group, with exposure to API/ASME standards and opportunities to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality role within manufacturing.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit certification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management System documentation.
• Knowledge of NCR, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
• Experience with material certification and traceability.
• Familiarity with API, ASTM or ASME standards advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication, documentation and reporting skills.
• Proactive continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, in line with ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1.
• Take responsibility for the Non-Conformance (NCR) process, from identification and documentation through to resolution.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Assist with customer complaints, supplier NCRs and product rejection investigations.
• Maintain quality documentation including inspection reports, material traceability records, test certificates and final documentation packs.
• Ensure full material, product and documentation traceability throughout manufacture.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections against drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate customer and third-party inspections.
• Participate in internal audits and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse defect trends, NCR data and production metrics.
• Work closely with Production to reduce scrap, rework and process variation.
• Support wider continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

NCR/QA processes

SPC

Education

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit certification

Tools

Micrometers & verniers

Job description

White Label Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a precision machining business in Greater Manchester. You will play a hands-on role across quality systems, inspection, NCR handling and continuous improvement.

You’ll work from receipt of customer orders through final product inspection, coordinating internal audits, supplier NCRs and third-party inspections. The role offers a stable environment within a group, with exposure to API/ASME standards and opportunities to drive