Quality Engineering

The Company

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently. 

Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits

• £37,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
• 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered. 
• Strong product development experience.
• Design for Manufacture. 
• Problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Drafting experience. 
• A level of calculations experience.
• Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.  

Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software. 
• Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
• Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
• Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £25,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Excellent opportunities to progress
• 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• Potential for some home working (to be discussed)

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Junior Supplier Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs.  

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

Please note that the experience mentioned below is an ‘ideal’, the right candidate would not need to have knowledge of everything.

• Experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment would be a significant advantage.
• HNC/HND or Degree Qualified Mechanical Engineer would be advantageous.
• Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement.  Lead auditor would be an advantage.
• Membership of Charted Quality Institute would be advantageous.
• Any experience of either: Lean Six Sigma, 8D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-Why, Fishbone.
• Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.  Salesforce experience would be advantageous.
• Metrology, CMM, experience would be nice but is not essential.

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

The below will vary, as your training progresses. 

• Assist the Quality Team in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raise during the audit.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings projects.
• Interact with other departments including suppliers and customers regarding quality matters.
• Be a point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues.
• Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being carried out in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required.

Calibration Engineer Needed!

Are you a Calibration Engineer, who is looking for your next challenge? 

We are looking for an experienced Technician to join the Metrology Team, which covers all aspects of equipment calibration that is used in a high-tech industrial environment.
You would be given the opportunity to join a truly World Class Manufacturing Company, with a global presence.  We are at the very forefront of the latest technology.

Benefits for Calibration Engineer

• £45,000
• Shift Allowance on top
• Outstanding pension contributions
• Healthcare
• Choice of Days or Double Day working
• Unrivaled progression prospects
• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Spectacular working environment

Duties of a Calibration Engineer

• Cover all aspects equipment calibration used within a high-tech industrial environment
• Ensure calibration of all Torque Tightening Tooling
• Planning and preparing and performing capability studies for tightening and Force Measurement systems
• This will include static facilities and delivery and collection of equipment
• All work to support internal and external audits
• Commissioning of new tooling and product lines
• Priorities your work schedule according to production requirements
• Support breakdowns and production related stoppages

Requirements for a Calibration Engineer

• AN Engineering qualification, ideally within Electrical Instrumentation and Control systems, or equivalent
• Previous experience of tightening systems
• PLC knowledge would be great, but not essential
• IT and technically literate in Electrical and Mechanical systems
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to engine functionality, again, not essential but helpful

There are plenty of areas to develop and train, if you have the building blocks to start with!

This could be your gateway to a career choice of your lifetime.
 

Quality Engineer required!

A well-established business in the heart of the West Midlands, have a requirement for a Quality Engineer.  This is a fast-paced environment, with high staff retention, and due to increased workload, a role for a Quality Engineer is now needed to strengthen the team.

We offer complete service from manufacture, import and distribution of our products on an international basis.

This is an exciting time to be part of this expanding Organisation.  This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, no 2 days are ever the same!  If you are a Quality Engineer, who is looking to be part of a friendly, supportive team, where your prospects would be assured, look no further!

You would be working in the plant Quality team, maintaining and improving product quality, and follow and enhance the existing quality systems. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Tyseley, Moseley, Hollywood, Coventry, Redditch and Bournville

Benefits for Quality Engineer

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Free parking on site
• Company Pension
• 25 Days holiday plus stats on top
• Fast, dynamic manufacturing environment
• High staff retention
• Friendly supportive team
• Long term excellent prospects

Responsibilities for Quality Engineer

• Support internal and external IATF16949 audits
• Root cause analysis
• Implementation of corrective actions
• Use of Quality tools such as SPC, Control Plans and PPAP’s
• Customer and Supplier liaison
• Support the engineering change process
• Control and manage internal non-conforming parts/supplier rejects, system, and non-conforming material area 
• Support with new projects throughout the APQP process as plant quality representative. 
• Support the other departments with 8D resolution of quality issues
• Scrap reduction

Requirement for Quality Engineer

• Quality Engineering experience
• Proven problem-solving abilities using 8D, PPAP’s and APQP
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949
• Auditor /Lead Auditor qualification desirable
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5S and Poke Yoke
• To have the ability to form strong working relationships
• Customer /Supplier exposure

What are you waiting for? Send your CV for consideration.

A role has become for an experienced Quality Inspector, to join a prestigious, busy manufacturing organisation in the Stockport area.

As a Quality Inspector, your role will involve overseeing the quality inspection of our precision machined components and assemblies. It is your responsibility to ensure that these components and assemblies adhere to the standards mandated by the customer and meet regulatory requirements in alignment with ISO9001/AS9100 standards. This hands-on position requires you to conduct daily inspections of components and oversee the quality checks for all our products associated with the Aerospace, Medical, Motorsport, Rail, and Defence industries.

Commutable from Manchester, Stockport, Sale, Stretford, Wilmslow, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Altrincham, Knutsford and Glossop

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000
• Days 
• 25 Days holiday (Bank holidays on top)
• Free parking on site
• Electric car charge points
• Company Pension
• Outstanding career prospects
• Busy, stable manufacturing
• Vast customer base
• Career Development opportunities

Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• In charge of hands-on quality inspections for precision machined components and assemblies to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements as per ISO9001/AS9100 standards. 
• Utilize precise measuring equipment to verify that all aspects of parts and finished goods meet specified specifications. 
• Conduct "in-process" inspections across all departments on the shop floor. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to maintain and enhance overall quality, proactively preventing non-conformances.
• Coordinate with the Production team to establish controls and enhancements, minimizing rework and rejection rates. 
• Work closely with the Quality team to identify, investigate, and address non-conformities, implementing corrective actions and improvements. 
• Lead by example, motivating colleagues to achieve continuous improvement and adherence to standards. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to plan and execute Internal Audits, ensuring the appropriateness and robustness of business processes from planning through to audit closeout.

Quality Inspector Requirements:

To be eligible for this position, an ideal candidate should possess a background in Quality inspection or engineering, preferably gained in a precision manufacturing machine shop or engineering setting. 

Demonstrated success as a Quality engineer or inspector, or a seasoned mechanical engineer

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting 2D and 3D drawings.
• Competency in using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) machines.
• Sound understanding of Precision Engineering techniques.
• Previous involvement in a highly regulated Precision Machining or Quality Engineering role.
• Experience in an ISO Accredited facility, such as ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices and proficiency in manufacturing quality tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Validation, Risk Analysis (FMEA), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Completion of Internal Audit Training.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivaled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career within a leading Worcestershire engineering business. 

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Early finish Friday.
• On-Site free parking.

As a Mechanical Design engineer, you will be working within the wider engineering team to develop new and existing projects to remain market leaders.

You will have a sound background of cradle to grave design engineering and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Both experienced and junior engineers with 1 years’ experience will be considered. 

Design Engineer Requirements:

• Mechanical Design Engineering Qualification.
• 1 Year design engineer experience within relevant industry.
• SolidWorks

The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, manufacturing engineers and project engineers,

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

This Design Engineer role is commutable from: Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Tewkesbury