Senior Quality Engineer - Mechanical & Pipework

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd

Droitwich Spa

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of fluid-flow and mechanical systems is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team in Droitwich Spa. You will oversee inspection activities across incoming, in-process and final stages, ensuring products meet drawings and quality standards.

The role covers NDT, welding quality, documentation, CAPA/NCR processes, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have ISO 9001 experience and strong communication to work with production and third-party

Qualifications

Hands-on quality experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing.
Experience in fabrication, pipework or modular plant construction.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics and technical datasheets.
Experience using precision-measurement equipment, pressure-testing rigs and torque tools.
Understanding welding quality requirements, material traceability and NDT methods.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality-management systems.
Experience producing inspection plans, quality documentation and project data books.
Strong knowledge of NCR, CAPA and structured problem-solving processes.
Excellent communication skills with production teams, customers and third-party inspectors.
A Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering qualification would be advantageous.
Six Sigma, SPC or continuous-improvement experience would be beneficial.
Knowledge of PED, UKCA, ASME, EN pipework standards or ATEX would be advantageous.
Basic electrical and instrumentation testing experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities.
Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
Conduct dimensional checks against general arrangement drawings and isometric drawings.
Inspect bolt torques, gasket types, flow directions and product identification.
Coordinate visual, penetrant, magnetic-particle, radiographic and ultrasonic testing where required.
Review non-destructive testing reports and ensure any findings are resolved.
Ensure products comply with ISO 9001, PED, UKCA and applicable ASME and EN pipework requirements.
Maintain material and heat-number traceability throughout production.
Control calibrated measuring equipment and welding consumables.
Create and maintain inspection and test plans, quality plans, inspection checklists and weld maps.
Manage non-conformance reports, concessions, corrective actions and preventive actions.
Produce complete manufacturing data books and project handover documentation.
Maintain welding, NDT, pressure-testing, electrical-testing, FAT and SAT records.
Lead root-cause investigations using 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
Monitor SPC information, first-pass yield and defect trends.
Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve manufacturing quality.
Recommend mistake-proofing, standardisation and design-for-manufacture improvements.
Coach welders, fitters and assembly technicians on inspection and testing requirements.
Participate in daily production meetings and communicate quality risks clearly.
Support client and third-party inspections, including hold and witness points.
Travel to supplier sites occasionally to complete quality inspections.