Quality Engineer
Location: Droitwich Spa
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Working Arrangement: Site-based, with occasional UK supplier visits
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established, global engineering and manufacturing business specialising in advanced fluid-flow technology.
With over 1,400 employees worldwide and eight manufacturing facilities across four continents, the business has built an excellent reputation for engineering innovation, product quality and technical excellence.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an additional Quality Engineer to join the team at its Droitwich facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineer with experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing, fabrication or modular plant construction. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving product quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.
Although predominantly based at the Droitwich site, the position will involve occasional travel to supplier locations to undertake inspections and quality assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection & Verification
Coordinate incoming, in-process and final inspection activities to ensure products meet required quality standards.
Carry out dimensional inspections against engineering drawings, GA drawings and isometrics.
Verify bolt torque, gasket specifications, flow direction, tagging and overall build quality.
Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), including visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic and ultrasonic testing where applicable.
Review inspection reports and ensure any identified issues are resolved.
Quality Standards & Documentation
Ensure manufactured products comply with engineering specifications, P&IDs, isometrics and relevant industry standards.
Maintain material and heat-number traceability, ensuring calibrated equipment and welding consumables are controlled.
Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality plans, inspection checklists and weld maps.
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), concessions and corrective actions.
Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including material certificates, welding records, NDT reports, pressure test records and final inspection documentation.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards, including PED/UKCA and applicable ASME/EN requirements.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations into quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques, including 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
Monitor quality performance, identify recurring defects and implement effective corrective actions.
Analyse quality data and trends to reduce defects, improve first-pass yield and minimise rework.
Work closely with design and production teams to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
Teamwork & Communication
Work closely with production, engineering and manufacturing teams to promote a strong quality culture.
Provide guidance to welders, fabricators, fitters and assembly technicians on quality requirements and inspection standards.
Participate in production meetings and provide updates on quality performance and potential risks.
Liaise with customers and third-party inspectors during quality inspections, ensuring all requirements and inspection points are met.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer within a mechanical, electromechanical or engineering manufacturing environment.
Experience within fabrication, welding, pipework or modular plant construction would be highly advantageous.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and electrical schematics.
Experience with dimensional inspection, precision measuring equipment and pressure testing.
Good understanding of welding quality standards, material traceability and NDT processes.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to work closely with production teams, suppliers and customers.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Six Sigma qualification (Green Belt desirable).
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Knowledge of PED/UKCA, ASME B31.x and EN piping standards.
Familiarity with pressure testing, ATEX requirements and electrical inspection processes.
Experience with electrical testing, continuity/insulation resistance testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
How Success Will Be Measured
Improving first-pass quality and reducing manufacturing defects.
Effective management and timely closure of non-conformance reports.
Reducing rework and improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
Ensuring quality documentation is completed accurately and delivered on time.
Successful customer and third-party inspections.
Maintaining high standards of product quality and reliability.
What's on Offer?
£50,000 annual salary
Permanent, full-time opportunity.
Opportunity to join an established international engineering business.
A varied and hands-on role with responsibility for quality and continuous improvement.
The opportunity to make a real contribution to manufacturing standards and product quality.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Quality Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a technically advanced engineering and manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
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