Quality Engineer — ISO/QA Leader in Global Manufacturing

E3 Recruitment; Rastrick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension contributions up to 8%

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader near Huddersfield. You will maintain the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, support cross-functional teams, conduct audits, and drive CAPA across production.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, willingness to travel UK, and an apprentice or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering. Competitive benefits include 25 days leave, pension contributions up to 8%, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Willing to travel UK; full clean licence.
• Apprentice trained or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015 QMS and compliance with customer, regulatory, and defence standards.
• Provide QA support within cross-functional teams ensuring contract and customer requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal audits aligned with ISO and AQAP standards; apply risk-based thinking.
• Manage non-conformances and supplier defects in SAP; implement CAPA with root cause analysis.
• Lead investigations into defects and complaints using 8D and 5 Whys methodologies.
• Oversee quality documentation, inspections, and validation to ensure product conformity.
• Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement with customers, suppliers, and auditors.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T reading

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader near Huddersfield. You will maintain the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, support cross-functional teams, conduct audits, and drive CAPA across production.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, willingness to travel UK, and an apprentice or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering. Competitive benefits include 25 days leave, pension contributions up to 8%, and flexible hours.