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QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER

Job Description

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER.

Decarbonization is high on our agenda, and we support customers looking to reduce their environmental impact through the entire product lifecycle, from production to end-of-life.

Used in combination with other advanced materials, our products are accelerating the shift towards sustainable methods of manufacture for a greener future.

We work with the world’s leading manufacturers, such as OEM’s, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, marine, aerospace, and marine sector, to name but a few.

This role would suit either a Quality Control Engineer who would like the opportunity to develop skills further into Environmental, or you may be an Environmental Specialist, who is keen to add Quality to your repertoire.  This role offers a blend of technical expertise in quality and environmental standards,

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Wombourne, Walsall, Bloxwich, Oldbury, Kinver, Shenstone, Telford, Stourbridge, Cradley Heath, Bridgnorth and Stourbridge

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Day’s role
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • Chance to expand your Quality experience into Environmental
  • Or the chance to extend your Environmental knowledge into Quality Control as well
  • Unique manufacturing environment
  • Extensive growth predicted
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) by identifying gaps, assessing opportunities for improvement, and coordinating corrective action planning and execution.
  • Lead the accreditation process for BS EN 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and up to date.
  • Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Ensure full legal compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to operational facilities.
  • Actively promote adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) policies, fostering a culture of compliance.
  • Oversee compliance processes and maintain effective reporting systems.
  • Serve as the primary contact for quality and environmental guidance, offering expert support to the business and liaising with regulatory and accreditation bodies as needed.
  • Provide training to new hires and current employees on all aspects of the Quality Management System.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant Quality Control experience and / OR Environmental exposure and Health and Safety
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience from with a manufacturing environment
  • A WAMITAB qualification is desirable, but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of EN 9001, AS9100 and or ISO14001
  • Experience of compliance

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

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our QUALITY vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Quality Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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


Quality Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £32,000
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • The chance to join a hypergrowth business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • 10% company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

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


Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Customer Quality Engineer, the Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs supporting all the businesses customers. You will use your knowledge of quality control systems and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate quality measures, meeting quality specifications and complying with safety regulations.


Candidate Requirements

  • The Quality Engineer will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement. Lead auditor would be an advantage. 
  • Membership of Chartered Quality Institute would be advantageous. 
  • HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 Qualified Mechanical Engineer desirable. 
  • Lean Six Sigma, 8-D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-WHY, Fishbone experience (one or some of these would be useful).  
  • Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience would be advantageous. 
  • Metrology and CMM experience preferred but not essential.
  • A positive and flexible approach to working time and travel (occasional travel incl. overseas may be needed).


Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • The Quality Engineer will oversee customer cases to ensure action is taken within the allocated time frame and that issues are resolved through recognised problem-solving techniques to lower the number of customer complaints to within an agreed level. 
  • Be the first point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues. 
  • Maintain all quality specification documentation within the quality system, including the creation and maintenance of technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and other documentation where necessary. 
  • Provide guidance, review, and support on improvements to production and process controls, including handling of nonconformities through ICAR and 8D processes. 
  • 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. 
  • Conduct internal audits in-line with the requirements of the Internal audit schedule. Support the Quality Manager in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raised during the audit. 
  • Provide knowledge on advanced techniques to ensure that assurance is designed into products and processes, including Design/Process FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gauge R&R Studies, and Lean Six Sigma. 
     
 

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team; the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 


CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

  • £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
  • Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley


CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

  • It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
  • Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.


CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

  • The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
  • Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
  • Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
 

METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a METROLOGY ENGINEER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

You may already be a METROLOGY ENGINEER looking for a fresh challenge, within a highly prestigious organisation

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Halesowen and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (Neg Dependant on experience)
  • Free parking on site
  • Flexible working hours
  • 11.30am Friday finish
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating CMM programs, utilising PC-DIMIS
  • Evaluate measurement data
  • Daily planning and scheduling of metrology workloads
  • Conduct and complete set ups, measurements and interpretations for part investigations
  • Creating measurement programs for CMM with or without CAD model
  • Drawing up initial sample test reports as per the VDA and PPAP template
  • Calibration of gauges, maintain measuring equipment
  • Re-qualification inspections
  • SPC

REQUIREMENTS

  • It is essential that you have relevant CMM Programming experience
  • Ideally PC-DMIS
  • Any QUINDOS knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential
  • To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Good working knowledge of PPAP’s and SPC
  • Good level of IT Literacy

This role will suit an energetic, and ambitious  Metrology Engineer

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

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a well- established business steeped in history. Supplying into a large range of different manufacturing sectors, such as food, beverage and pharmaceutical

As the Quality Assurance Officer, you will be working as part of a team, reporting into t he  Quality Assurance Manager

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for years now, our teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, Walsall, Moseley, West Bromwich, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Cannock, Rowley Regis and Wombourne

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £30,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • 36.25 working week
  • 25 Days holiday (Stats on top)
  • Stake holder pension
  • Solid, stable unique manufacturing business
  • Friendly supportive staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support and development of Company Quality Management Systems
  • Assist the Quality Manager with all aspects of Quality Assurance
  • Lead and contribute to Quality complaints / deviation investigations
  • Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • Internal audits

REQUIREMENTS

  • Quality Assurance experience is necessary
  • All backgrounds considered, such as manufacturing, beverages, chemical and pharmaceutical industry sectors
  • Good knowledge of ISO 9001
  • Root cause analysis knowledge
  • IT literate


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

You must have the right to work and remain in  the UK on a permanent basis

 

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.


Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £32,711
  • 40 hours per week, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Discounts
  • Training and development opportunities.


Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield


Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Quality experience.
  • The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
  • IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
  • A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
  • UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.


Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

  • Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
  • Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
  • Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.
 

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.


Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £31,000 - £33,000 (dependant on what hours you do)
  • 40 hours per week. There are two shifts available, days or afternoons 10:00am – 8:15pm 
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Discounts
  • Training and development opportunities.


Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield


Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Quality experience.
  • The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
  • IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
  • A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
  • UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.


Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

  • Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
  • Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
  • Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.
 

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.


Quality Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

  • £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) 
  • 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
  • Life insurance cover
  • Profit Related Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail discount scheme
  • Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 


Quality Engineer Role Overview

The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing team.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.


Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics
  • Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation
  • Experience of simple project management
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills


Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings
  • Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions
  • Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance
  • Maintain records of testing, information and metrics
  • Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensure standards are maintained to our ISO 90001 system
  • Assess adherence to industry codes
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
 

A massive opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a global company based in the heart of Shropshire. My client has been in business for well over 100 years and is a market leader in its sector.   

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their panama shift. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias.  


Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £45,000
  • OT at premium rates 
  • 22 days holiday (rising with service). 
  • Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Death in Service. 
  • Support lines. 
  • Fantastic culture and facilities. 
  • Training + Progression. 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Panama shift. (3’s and 2’s). 
  • To maintain/repair machinery equipment. 
  • Carrying out general machine maintenance.
  • Planned and Preventive maintenance.
  • Electrical installation work. 
  • Attending breakdowns. 
  • Working with apprentices. 


As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications. 
  • Electrically qualified. 
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics. 
  • Manufacturing maintenance experience. 
  • Mechanical abilities. 
  • SAP experience advantageous. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Shifnal, Ironbridge, Doseley, Codsall, Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. 

 

About Us: 

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts! 

Benefits Available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary and benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: to £52,500
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Company Funded Life Assurance 
  • Fully Funded Sick Pay 
  • Healthcare
  • Onsite Parking 
  • Day Working (Monday – Friday)
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement within a Stable Organisation

Duties of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

Working days, as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to manage a small team, whilst also ensuring planned maintenance is undertaken to schedule, allied to being responsible for reactive maintenance issues. 

A key part of your role is undertaking plant related project work, where you will have full lifecycle responsibility from initial concept through to final commissioning. 

Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

You must have gained your experience within a heavy engineering, manufacturing or process oriented environment, be apprentice trained and qualified ideally to an HND standard Electrically.

It is also crucial to the role that you have a proven background in leading a team of maintenance professionals and undertaking plant related projects. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into an organisation that will not offer you not only an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker. 


The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Wednesbury & Tipton 

 

PRESS SETTER / OPEAROR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRESS SETTER / OPERATOR

We are based in the heart of the Black Country, and have been established for many many years.  

Our customer base is solid and secure with our biggest customer, just having committed to staying in the UK for the next few years.  This is creating the need for a Press Setter / Operator to strengthen our Toolroom.

MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Harbourne, Moseley, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood, Redditch, and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £13 - £14 per hour (dependant on experience) 
  • Free parking on site
  • Overtime available
  • Busy, solid manufacturing company
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Early Friday finish available
  • Choice of shifts – either 6am / 2pm OR  7.30am / 16.30pm OR 2pm/ 10pm
  • Overtime available
  • Training offered for the right person on Fork- lift truck and / OR ROSPA cert
  • FLT training supplied, again if necessary for the right person

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setting progression presses between 80t to 400t
  • Ensure all machinery setting is conducted in accordance with ROSPA
  • Making sure Quality standards are maintained
  • Conduct TPM checks 
  • Responsible for the upkeep on the machines in your area
  • Weekly checks on oils and grease
  • Undertake training as and when on any new equipment

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

  • Setting and Operating Presses experience
  • Ideally progression pressing experience, however training is being offered for the right person
  • ROSPA Press Setting certificate, though again, will support the achieve for the right person
  • Fork- Lift Truck - licence – 2t to 5t – again training is offered

Set shifts being offered – 

  • 6.00am – 2pm  OR
  • 7.30am – 16.30pm OR
  • 2pm – 10pm