Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: Droitwich Mon-Friday Days based Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 + Full Benefits Package Reference: Jo7443/MP The Company An excellent opportunity has arisen within a world leading manufacturer of specialist engineered components.

The company is well established globally having grown it's based on technological development and expertise, leading to a worldwide reputation for high quality products and services through leading edge technology. Overview In this role, as a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a high level of quality for products delivered by our plant.

The Quality Engineer is expected to operate within a framework of procedures and specific targets in pursuit of overall department goals and objectives. Predominantly based at the Droitwich site, however, will require some travel for inspections at Supplier sites.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Verification Oversee and coordinate incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure adherence to quality standards. Optimize quality control efficiency and effectiveness by implementing sound quality sampling methods.

Dimensional checks against GA/isometrics, bolt torque, gasket type, flow direction, and tagging. Oversee NDT coordination (VT, PT/MT, RT/UT as applicable); review reports and close out findings Standards, Compliance & Documentation Ensure builds conform to specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and applicable codes (e.g., ISO 9001 QMS, PED/UKCA where applicable, ASME/EN pipework standards, electrical standards).

Maintain device/heat-number traceability; control calibrated instruments and welding consumables per procedure. Create/own ITPs, quality plans, inspection checklists, and weld maps; manage NCRs, concessions, and corrective actions.

Produce data books/turnover dossiers: MTCs, WPS/PQR/WPQR, welder logs, NDT & pressure test records, electrical test certs, FAT/SAT reports. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Lead the NCR Management System (5 Whys, Ishikawa) with measurable effectiveness checks in place Ensure that all SPC defects /first-pass yield/defect Pareto to target chronic issues (e.g., gasket seating, torque scatter, cable terminations).

Feed manufacturability improvements back to Design (Poka-Yoke, standardization of valves/instrumentation, clearer isos/BOMs) Collaboration & Leadership Coach welders/fitters/assembly techs on inspection criteria, pressure-test safety, cleanliness standards, and E&I test methods.

Participate in daily stand-ups and readiness reviews; provide clear quality status and risk visibility to PMs and Production. Host client/third-party inspectors; manage hold/witness points and close comments professionally. Skills & Requirements * Solid, hands-on experience in mechanical/electromech...

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