Quality Engineer – Mechanical & Electromechanical, On-site

Gapp Search; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapp Search is partnering with a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Droitwich Spa to recruit a Quality Engineer who will own product quality across inspection, documentation, NCRs and continuous improvement. This hands-on role will sit on the shop floor, collaborating with production, engineering, suppliers and third-party inspectors.

You will coordinate inspections, review test records, manage ITPs and QA documentation, and lead root-cause analysis to drive quality improvements

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with dimensional inspection, pressure testing, torque control and basic electrical testing.
• Good understanding of welding quality, material traceability and NDT.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and controlled quality documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with production teams and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities.
• Inspect assemblies against drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and technical specifications.
• Review NDT, pressure test and electrical test records.
• Maintain material traceability, calibration controls and quality documentation.
• Create and manage ITPs, inspection checklists, quality plans and NCRs.
• Lead root-cause and corrective-action via 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Use SPC and defect data to reduce rework and recurring quality issues.
• Feed manufacturability and quality improvements back into Design and Production.
• Support welders, fitters and assembly teams with inspection and quality requirements.
• Host client and third-party inspections and manage hold and witness points.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reading P&IDs & drawings

Dimensional inspection

NDT & pressure testing

Welding quality & traceability

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Gapp Search is partnering with a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Droitwich Spa to recruit a Quality Engineer who will own product quality across inspection, documentation, NCRs and continuous improvement. This hands-on role will sit on the shop floor, collaborating with production, engineering, suppliers and third-party inspectors.

You will coordinate inspections, review test records, manage ITPs and QA documentation, and lead root-cause analysis to drive quality improvements