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Lead Quality Engineer
E3 Recruitment
Huddersfield
In office
Senior
£45,000/hour - £50,000/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Flexible working hours, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Lead Quality Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Lead Quality Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Quality Engineer will include:

Manage a team of up to 5 Quality Engineers or equivalent
Maintain and govern Quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015 via thorough internal and external auditing
Manage the Quality function including resource planning, coaching and training.
Work within a multi-functional integrated project team, representing and promoting Quality throughout all areas of the team
Engage with 3rd party accreditation bodies, customers, suppliers and end users to ensure the delivery of quality requirements inline with regulations and standards.
Ensure accurate usage of internal systems such as SAP for the timely recording of non-conformity, discrepancies
Conduct Quality investigations on non-conforming products using root cause analysis, Corrective and preventive actions and industry recognised toolsFor the Lead Quality Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

Experience as a Lead Quality Engineer or similar within an Engineering or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and understand detailed mechanical drawings, Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing
Open to travel UK (10%) and Overseas (10%) - Full Clean Licence
Apprentice trained or a HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similarSalary & Benefits:

£45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
Flexible working hours
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week
25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
Company pension contributions of up to 8%Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Lead Quality Engineer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information

Quality Systems Engineer
Morgan Ryder
Stoke-on-Trent
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Stoke-on-Trent

up to £40,000 (DOE - Negotiable)

A well-established advanced manufacturing organisation within a highly regulated engineering sector is looking to appoint a Quality Systems Engineer to support and strengthen its Quality Management System.

This role is ideal for a quality professional with experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments who enjoys working at a systems level. You will play a key part in ensuring quality processes remain compliant, effective, and continuously improving, while supporting operational teams with investigations and corrective actions.

Working closely with an experienced Quality Manager and a product-focused Quality Engineer, you will help ensure both systems and products meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

  • Maintain and continuously improve the organisation’s Business Management System (BMS) in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Ensure quality processes are integrated and consistently applied across the business.
  • Support document control activities, ensuring procedures, forms, and records are properly maintained and version controlled.

Auditing

  • Coordinate and maintain the internal audit schedule.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external and customer audits.
  • Verify the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and identify improvement opportunities.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead or facilitate root cause investigations using recognised methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and CAPA.
  • Drive improvements to processes, documentation, and quality system effectiveness.
  • Support the implementation of digital quality tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor system performance.

Operational & Product Quality Support

  • Work with production and engineering teams to support non-conformance management and corrective actions.
  • Participate in product and process reviews to ensure system compliance is embedded in day-to-day operations.
  • Assist with customer and supplier quality matters within the QMS framework.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare reports on audit outcomes, quality metrics, and system performance for management review.
  • Support the preparation and facilitation of Management Reviews.
  • Maintain records demonstrating QMS compliance and maturity.
  • Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • 2-3+ years’ experience within a quality engineering, quality systems, or quality assurance role.
  • Experience within aerospace manufacturing or another highly regulated sector (defence, automotive, precision engineering).
  • Hands-on experience conducting internal audits within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 environment.
  • Proven experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and managing CAPA processes.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Familiarity with audit processes, non-conformance management, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, or similar continuous improvement tools.
  • Ability to analyse quality data and identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Lead Auditor or Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
  • Proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with wider teams.
  • Passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening quality systems within an aerospace-focused manufacturing environment.
  • Work alongside an experienced quality leadership team.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and digital quality initiatives.
  • Be part of a growing, technically advanced engineering organisation.

If you are a Quality Systems Engineer with aerospace experience, strong auditing capability, and a passion for root cause analysis and system improvement, we would be keen to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

System Integration Lead
Leidos
Fareham
Fully remote
Senior
£61,500 - £78,800
RECENTLY POSTED

Description

Systems Integration Lead

Location: Whiteley Hampshire, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

The Role:

We currently have a vacancy for a Delivery Area Test Engineer Lead working on a flagship programme in the UK. The role will include responsibility for Planning, Development and Maintenance of test scripts and Test Reporting using both industry standard Manual and Automation test suites and custom developed frameworks. The testing process will follow a hybrid Waterfall and Agile development and release process that supports critical customer mission goals around National Security using manual and automated testing techniques and tools.

Responsible for conducting analysis of requirements and designs, and from this developing a risk-based test approach to provide test assurance in support of our change pipeline. Duties may include providing research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance.  Employees may also support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team.

What will I be doing?

  • Work independently, or with a team of software and systems engineers; must be knowledgeable in industry-standard testing tools and methodologies.
  • Responsible for the creation of test plans, procedures and reports detailing the test process and infrastructure to appropriately assess that products/deliverables meet defined requirements.
  • Responsible for briefing the customer on any Test reviews – TRR / TER and DRBs.
  • Establish the test approach and defect tracking workflow for multiple change projects.
  • Contribute to the scrum teams, participate in daily scrums, and be proactive on work tasks and obstacle resolution.
  • Must be a dynamic, innovative, self-starting problem solver that can operate with minimal supervision.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional and Integration Testing.
  • Demonstrable Systems Integration experience including integrating 3rd party systems or components.
  • Able to understand existing Test Process and identify improvements and efficiencies.
  • Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents.
  • Experience of Test Leading, Coordination, Planning, Reporting and Test Control.
  • Knowledge or experience with software testing frameworks (e.g. Katalon Studio, Selenium, SoapUI, Junit, DART, or similar).
  • Knowledge or experience Agile workload management and bug tracking (e.g. Jira, BitBucket, or similar).
  • Experience working in a regulated environment testing.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
  • Self-motivated and willing to speak to colleagues to find out missing information.

It would be desirable if you had experience in any of the following:

  • Working with large-scale and complex integration programmes.
  • Performance testing and measurement of integrated systems.
  • Organizing/supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) prior to Production deployment.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools.
  • Negative testing concepts and risk assessment reporting.

Clearance Requirements: Must be willing to obtain and hold UK Security Clearance and have been a resident in the UK for at least 5 years

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
  • Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Quality Engineer
Irecruit4
Andover
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

iRecruit4 are seeking a detail oriented and technically skilled Quality Engineer to support inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement within our clients manufacturing operations.

This role ensures product quality through dimensional inspection, documentation control, and adherence to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, must have experience with CMM programming and operation.

Key Duties forQuality Engineer:

  • Verify material certification documents against engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Program and operate CMM equipment for dimensional inspections.
  • Conduct manual inspections using precision measuring tools.
  • Prepare and review FAIRs and ISIRs in line with customer requirements.
  • Interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.
  • Record inspection results, report non-conformances, and support root cause investigations.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and support internal/external audits.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicate with all departments and quality teams to resolve issues and support root cause investigations.

Requirements forQuality Engineer:

  • Experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Experience with CMM programming and operation.
  • Proficient with precision measuring equipment.
  • Experience with FAIR/ISIR documentation (desirable but preferred).
  • Formal qualifications in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent (desirable but preferred).
  • Lean or Six Sigma awareness and involvement in continuous improvement activities (desirable but preferred).

Pay & BenefitsforQuality Engineer:

  • £35k-£50k Salary (Negotiable, dependent on skills and experience)

  • Permanent position with progression opportunities.

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Duration: Permanent with a 6 month probation period.

  • 8am5pm Monday Thursday.

  • Early finish Friday - 1pm

  • Competitive salary based on experience.

  • Overtime available.

  • Life assurance.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

    If you are interested in this fantastic permanent opportunity, please click apply today or call 01793 987 470 and ask for Jess for more information.

Quality Engineer
Chroma Recruitment Ltd
Keighley
In office
Mid - Senior
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A world-renowned precision machinery manufacturer is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This company specialise in the design of Specialist equipment Machinery for a global market.

As a Quality Engineer, youll play a key role in overseeing and delivering the companies quality function. This will include ensuring products, processes, and systems consistently meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards. Youll monitor quality assurance and compliance to ISO9001 standards, oversee continuous improvement, deliver coaching and support sessions and support internal and external auditing reporting.

This company is highly regarded in the area and prides itself on strong employee retention, robust internal training and development programs, and an outstanding workplace culture.

Quality Engineer Requirements:

  • HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Quality Engineering background within a manufacturing environment
  • ISO9001 experience
  • Worked to quality methodologies 8D, 5 why, Pareto, PPM etc.
  • SAP Systems
  • Full UK Driving License

Benefits of this Quality Engineer role:

  • 28 Holidays + Bank Holidays
  • Flexitime Policy
  • Strong Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Life Insurance (5 x Annual Salary)
  • Continuous Development (Courses, training etc.)

If you have the required skills and experience for this Quality Engineer role or would like to learn more, then please get in touch with Beth Rowlett ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this role isnt of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.

Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position

Quality Engineer
Next Phase
Cambridge
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Quality Engineer, Compliance

Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid 2.5 days per week onsite)

About the Role

Join the Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical R&D Devices Centre of Excellence, where youll play a key role in ensuring quality and compliance for medical devices and combination products throughout their lifecycle. This position focuses on design control and risk management, supporting development programs from early design through to commercial launch. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to maintain the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design control and risk management activities for combination product development, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, approved, and audit ready.
  • Facilitate risk management processes with external design and manufacturing partners.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external quality and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, EU MDR).
  • Provide input into design validation activities, including Human Factors Engineering assessments.
  • Assess external suppliers for quality system capability and compliance.
  • Support investigations into device issues from clinical trials and commercial manufacturing.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions for assigned device projects.
  • Assist with internal and external audits of the Device Centre of Excellence Quality Management System.

Education & Experience

  • BSc/MSc/PhD in a relevant science or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
  • Minimum 2 years experience in pharmaceutical combination product and/or medical device industries.
  • Proven experience in design controls and risk management for combination products.
  • Familiarity with Human Factors Engineering and device assembly/manufacturing processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 4, EU MDR.

Technical Skills

  • Understanding of EN 62366, EN 60601, EN 62304 standards.
  • Ability to apply established procedures consistently and accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and general computer applications.
  • Knowledge of GMP principles.

Key Competencies

  • Decisive: Synthesizes complex information to make informed decisions.
  • Focused: Holds self and others accountable for delivering results.
  • Connected: Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Courageous: Demonstrates integrity and consistency between words and actions.
  • Resilient: Adapts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
Quality Lineside Engineer
Guidant Global
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
£58,701/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Filton - 100% onsite
Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 06:30-15:45 (overtime available on Fridays)
Pay: £23.41 PAYE / £31.30 Umbrella
Security: BPSS+ and A400M Accreditation (ITAR-related)

Join a team that’s shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing

At Guidant Global, we’re proud to partner with industry-leading organisations to connect skilled people with impactful work. We’re looking for an experienced Quality Lineside Engineer to support lineside quality operations within A400M Wing Assembly. If you’re passionate about quality, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and enjoy working collaboratively across multifunctional teams, this could be the ideal next step.

What you’ll be doing

As a Quality Lineside Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of product and process quality on the shop floor. Your responsibilities will include:

Quality Inspection & Compliance

  • Carry out product inspections in line with defined standards and delegation rules.
  • Complete pre-delivery, clearance and duplicate checks (including Customer Protection Board and Key Risk items).
  • Ensure inspection and control requirements are effectively communicated across the shop floor.

Quality Issue Management

  • Investigate reported quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive containment, corrective and preventive actions.
  • Raise and manage non-conformities, support rework checks, and lead closure of NCs.
  • Provide feedback to Inspection Standard Operations Instruction Owners to enable continuous improvement.

Surveillance & Process Assurance

  • Perform operator and process surveillance in accordance with Quality standards and surveillance plans.
  • Support risk analysis activities such as FMEA.
  • Work closely with the Quality Conformance Manager on capability calculations and control chart setup.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead multifunctional teams to secure rapid issue resolution.
  • Contribute to daily lean activities (including SQCDP and PPS).
  • Ensure documentation is completed and archived following Quality rules.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience

  • A strong background in engineering, manufacturing, inspection or quality, with at least three years’ experience in lineside or quality inspection roles.
  • Hands-on shop floor experience, ideally within aerospace or transport industries.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and share clear feedback.
  • Proven root-cause analysis and problem-solving capability (PPS experience essential).
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving operational environment and react quickly to customer feedback.
  • Experience leading or supporting multifunctional teams.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Cost of Non-Quality processes.
  • Knowledge of surveillance methodologies and process confirmation.
  • Previous exposure to A400M or ITAR-related environments (all candidates must pass A400M Accreditation).

Why join through Guidant Global?

  • A supportive candidate experience - we’re transparent, communicative and here to help you succeed at every stage.
  • Work with a world-leading aerospace organisation on a high-profile programme.
  • Opportunity to develop your quality engineering expertise in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
  • Flexible working pattern with the potential for overtime.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Engineer
Engineering
Dungannon
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company
A leading manufacturer based in the heart of Tyrone is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are at the core of operations.

Your new role
As Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing product quality through data analysis, customer support, and inspection coordination. You will work closely with customer service, production, and quality teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all processes. Responsibilities include gathering and analysing quality data to identify trends and escalate recurring issues, assisting in the preparation of internal and customer-facing quality reports and providing initial quality support to customer service teams. You will be investigating non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis, coordinating corrective actions and liaising with production to resolve customer issues, performing stock checks and tracking returned items for inspection and monitoring special attention orders to ensure customer specifications are met.You will also be supporting quality audits and ensuring timely closure of customer NCRs.
Mon - Fr - short day Friday.

What you’ll need to succeed

Ideally you will have proven experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, ability to collaborate effectively across departments and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report writing. It would be particularly good if you have experience in a manufacturing facility and have familiarity with quality inspection tools or visual inspection systems and knowledge of continuous improvement or lean methodologies.

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking team
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • A role where your input directly contributes to product and process excellence

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Outage QA/QC Engineer
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Leeds
In office
Mid - Senior
£30/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.

Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role

  • Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
  • Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
  • Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
  • Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
  • Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
  • Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
  • Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
  • Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
  • Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
  • Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
  • Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.
  • Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
  • Must be prepared to work long hours

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role

  • Leeds
  • £30.00 per hour
  • 2+ Months contract
  • April 2026

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Lead Quality Assurance engineer
Ambitek Limited
Manchester
In office
Senior
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Summary:

As Quality & Environmental Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the Quality and Environmental function.

This role is key to ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. The successful candidate must take full ownership of the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring it is effectively maintained, audited, and continually improved. Day-to-day management of the EMS and ensuring that compliance with ISO 14001 is essential, taking up approximately 20-30% of the role.

The remainder of the position will be Quality (QMS) focused, involving oversight of compliance, audits, improvements, and some shop-floor quality checks. You will also own packaging compliance (including PPWR) for the site; maintaining the compliance register, driving internal actions, and providing audit-ready evidence.

Working directly alongside the QHS Manager, you will act as their deputy, leading the department in their absence and providing structure, support and guidance to others. Direct reports: Quality Technicians/Inspectors (as applicable). This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position suited to someone with solid QE experience in manufacturing and a strong understanding of ISO systems, audits, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Departmental Support

Support the delivery of the departments annual plan and strategic goals, contributing ideas for improvement and helping to drive cross-functional buy-in.

Take strategic ownership of ISO 14001 responsibilities and ensure environmental compliance and performance are embedded into site operations.

Represent the Quality department in meetings and updates across the business as required.

Directly manage and develop the QE/QEC team (tasking, coaching, performance feedback), ensuring coverage for daily QE activities.

Support Health & Safety documentation and improvement activity as required (in coordination with the appointed H&S lead/competent person

Quality & Environmental Compliance

Support the delivery of QE projects and initiatives in alignment with business objectives.

Contribute to the development and review of QE policies, procedures, and documentation.

Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, supporting preparation for audits and certification reviews.

Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, and international standards (e.g. ASTM, MIL SPEC), and help maintain the internal compliance library.

Provide QE training to employees and promote best practices across departments.

Prepare and deliver monthly QE activity and progress reports to the QHS Manager and senior stakeholders.

Own PPWR readiness and internal actions: maintain the PPWR action plan, evidence pack, and cross-functional tasking.

Maintain a compliance register (ISO, environmental, packaging/producer obligations, customer standards) and ensure actions are tracked to closure.

Support customer and supplier compliance queries (e.g., declarations/statements, traceability evidence) using controlled documentation

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 17.00
Friday: 08.00 - 16.10
40 hours per week.

Salary:
Up to £42K - Negotiable.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Graduate/Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer (Packaging)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Shropshire
In office
Graduate
£25,000 - £27,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

(phone number removed) - Monday-Friday + Company benefits + Training + days-based

Telford, Shropshire

Are you an Engineering Graduate looking to kickstart your career in Quality Assurance within a reputable packaging company that has been running for over 25 years who offer full bespoke training and progression opportunities?

This company engineers sustainable packaging solutions tailored for some of the biggest retailers in the UK with a couple being Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi. They have continually grown since establishing in 1998 and are now looking to further grow their engineering team.

In this role you will support 2 other quality engineers and play a key part in maintaining and improving the quality of products and processes through root cause analysis, reviewing quality metrics and using data to drive process improvement.

This varied, technical role would suit a Graduate with an Engineering degree looking for an exciting progressive role with a structured training system allowing you to develop your skills and kickstart your career in Quality Assurance.

The Role

  • A mix of desk work and production floor work
  • Working alongside production engineers
  • Full bespoke training
  • Days-based 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

The Person

  • Graduate with Engineering degree
  • Commute to Telford
  • Looking for a mix of desk and production floor work

Training, Graduate, Junior, Quality assurance, QA, QC, Engineer, Telford, CAPA, Root cause analysing, excel, Shifnal, Brockton, sustainability, Bethell

Ref number: BBH24202

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Quality Assurance Engineer (Packaging)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Shropshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£28,000 - £30,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

(phone number removed) - Monday-Friday + Company benefits + Training + days-based

Telford, Shropshire

Are you a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar looking for a stable, technical role with bespoke training available within a reputable packaging company that has been running for over 25 years?

This company engineers sustainable packaging solutions tailored for some of the biggest retailers in the UK with a couple being Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi. They have continually grown since establishing in 1998 and are now looking to further grow their engineering team.

In this role you and 2 other quality engineers will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of products and processes through root cause analysis, reviewing quality metrics and keeping data updated.

This varied, technical role would suit a quality assurance engineer looking, for an exciting, technical role with variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your skills.

The Role

  • A mix of desk work and production floor work
  • Working alongside production engineers
  • Bespoke training
  • Days-based 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

The Person

  • Quality Assurance Engineer or similar
  • Commute to Telford
  • Looking for an office based role

Quality assurance , QA, QC, Engineer, Telford, CAPA, Root cause analysing, excel, Shifnal, Brockton, sustainability, Bethell

Ref number: BBH24202

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Quality Engineer - Didcot
GRAHAM
Didcot
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer
REPORTING TO: Quality Manager
DIVISION: Civil Engineering
LOCATION:Didcot, Oxfordshire
CONTRACT: Permanent
BENEFITS: Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance + more

Job Summary
We are seeking a number of proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineersto support the delivery of a multimillion pound project in Didcot. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of qualityprocesses and help maintain a culture of excellence across all project phases.

Job Description
The Quality Engineer shall;

  • Implement the QA/QC management system at site
  • Coordinate with quality inspections with all the site sub-contractors and vendors coordinate all non-destructive testing on site.
  • Coordinate with the clients representative on all quality matters
  • Distribute relevant QA/QC documentation to site subcontractors
  • Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards
  • Participate in the site internal and external site audits
  • Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and competed for as-built hand over to client
  • Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial action
  • Compete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses
  • Monitor the implementation of the approved site QC Plan
  • Complete and coordinate the approval of the sites QC technical submittals to the customer
  • Coordinate with the site construction manager on all quality issues
  • Coordinate and chair the QA/QC site weekly meetings with the projects subcontractors QC personnel
  • Elaborating inspection and test programme
  • Assure all technical documents relative to site quality control are current.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Quality Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specification
Essential

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a quality-related role within the construction or civil engineering sector.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
  • Experience with quality audits (internal and external).
  • Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software/tools.

Desirable

  • Hold relevant & recognised Quality Management qualifications
  • Membership of a professional body
  • Experience working on large-scale projects.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Our commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email:
Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email:
Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicants experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

Quality Assurance Engineer (Packaging)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Telford
In office
Graduate - Junior
£30,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£28,000-30,000 - Monday-Friday + Company benefits + Training + days-based

Telford, Shropshire

Are you a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar looking for a stable, technical role with bespoke training available within a reputable packaging company that has been running for over 25 years?

This company engineers sustainable packaging solutions tailored for some of the biggest retailers in the UK with a couple being Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi. They have continually grown since establishing in 1998 and are now looking to further grow their engineering team.

In this role you and 2 other quality engineers will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of products and processes through root cause analysis, reviewing quality metrics and keeping data updated.

This varied, technical role would suit a quality assurance engineer looking, for an exciting, technical role with variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your skills.

The Role

  • A mix of desk work and production floor work
  • Working alongside production engineers
  • Bespoke training
  • Days-based 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

The Person

  • Quality Assurance Engineer or similar
  • Commute to Telford
  • Looking for an office based role

Quality assurance , QA, QC, Engineer, Telford, CAPA, Root cause analysing, excel, Shifnal, Brockton, sustainability, Bethell

Ref number: BBH24202

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Test Manager
Head Resourcing
Gourock
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£55,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Inverclyde area - hybrid

Up to £65k + benefits

Head Resourcing is delighted to be working with a transport operator as they look to hire an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate QA activities across their diverse and complex IT estate. Our client is the largest operator in their industry in the UK and offer vital transport links throughout the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

Define and govern an end-to-end test strategy across applications, infrastructure, and data integrations, including quality gates and compliance standards.
Lead and mentor client-side test teams, providing clear direction, oversight, and escalation management across projects and releases.
Oversee all testing activities including planning, execution, defect management, reporting, test environments, and test data preparation.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, quality metrics, and KPIs to improve coverage, cycle times, and release readiness.
Collaborate with delivery partners, vendors, and stakeholders to align testing approaches and provide clear progress and risk reporting.

Skills you’ll bring:

At least 3 years in a Test Management position
Demonstrable experience managing testing across complex IT landscapes
Strong knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing
Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, Postman) and CI/CD pipelines
Comfortable working with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, ALM)
Solid understand of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery mythologies
Excellent stakeholder management skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply for a confidential chat to find out more

Test Lead with Active SC Clearance - London/Corsham, UK
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Senior
£443/day - £543/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Test Lead with Active SC ClearanceType: Contract (3-4 Months)
Location: London/Corsham, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 Days in office per week)

Payrate:.48 GBP/day on PAYE
48 - 543.48 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking a highly technical Test Lead to parachute into a fast-paced Software Engineering team. If you thrive in containerized environments and excel at pushing systems to their limits, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements:

  • Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance (Strictly Required)
  • Tech Stack: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes
  • Testing Focus: Deep expertise in Performance, Load, and Fault Injection testing

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

QA Engineer - ServiceNow
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Marlow
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40,000 - £52,500
RECENTLY POSTED

QA Engineer (ServiceNow)

Location: Marlow / Hybrid

Salary: £40,000 - £52,500 + Benefits

Reporting to: IT Test Lead

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a QA Engineer with strong ServiceNow experience to join a growing Business Systems team working on a large-scale ServiceNow platform. This is a key role within a dedicated ServiceNow delivery squad, where quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping test strategy, owning test execution, and ensuring high-quality releases across ServiceNow modules. If you’re passionate about testing, enjoy working closely with delivery teams, and want to make a real impact on enterprise ServiceNow implementations, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading QA activities within a ServiceNow delivery squad
  • Creating, reviewing, and executing test plans and test scripts (manual and automated)
  • Testing ServiceNow in-house developments and third-party integrations
  • Reviewing user stories and technical/functional specifications to design effective test coverage
  • Working closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts
  • Managing and tracking defects, risks, and issues through to resolution
  • Supporting regression testing and validating that releases meet business requirements
  • Promoting QA best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across testing processes

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in a QA / Software Testing role
  • Hands-on experience testing ServiceNow, particularly:
  • ITSM
  • CSM
  • Strong understanding of the ITIL framework
  • Experience creating and executing test cases, managing defects, and performing regression testing within ServiceNow
  • Experience with manual and/or automated test execution and analysis of results
  • Familiarity with the full SDLC, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience using test and defect management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or Azure DevOps
  • Confident working collaboratively with development and delivery teams
  • A pragmatic, enthusiastic mindset with a sharp eye for detail
  • A genuine passion for quality and continuous learning

Desirable Experience

  • Designing, developing, and executing ServiceNow ATF test cases
  • Exposure to non-functional testing (performance, load, security)
  • Experience testing ServiceNow TPSM
  • ServiceNow certifications and/or ISTQB certification

Why Apply?

  • Work on a high-profile ServiceNow platform within a growing organisation
  • Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused team
  • Have real influence over test strategy and quality outcomes
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing opportunities to develop your ServiceNow and QA skillset
Quality Engineer
Office Owls Recruitment Limited
Normanton
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving quality excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The Role:

As Quality Engineer, you will take ownership of quality performance across suppliers and internal operations, ensuring robust processes, effective problem resolution, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and facilitate 8D problem-solving activities for supplier and internal complaints — from initial containment through root cause analysis to verification of corrective actions.
  • Support goods-inwards containment activities to ensure non-conforming products are effectively controlled.
  • Identify, drive, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process capability.
  • Support supplier audits and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and best practice.

About You:

You are a proactive, analytical quality professional with a strong background in manufacturing and a passion for driving standards.

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Full working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D.
  • Experience producing FAIRs to AS9102 Rev C.
  • Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, statistical process control, metrology, inspection methods/equipment, and 8D methodology.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

  • ASQ certification.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary up to £50,000 per annum
  • Permanent position with long-term career prospects
  • A fast-paced, quality-driven environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact
  • An inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities and diversity
Test Manager (NEC Housing Implementation)
Connect2Hackney
London
In office
Senior - Leader
£450/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is searching for a meticulous and strategic Test Manager to join our housing transformation programme.

We are implementing the NEC Integrated Housing System (IHS), and we need a testing expert to ensure this critical platform is functionally sound, reliable, and perfectly tailored for our staff and residents.

The Role

As the Test Manager, you will report to the Programme Manager and take full ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy. You will lead the “de-risking” of the implementation, ensuring that from the first line of migrated data to the final User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off, the system is fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Planning: Develop and own the overarching Test Strategy, covering SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance testing.
  • UAT Coordination: Collaborate with Delivery Managers and BAs to translate complex technical requirements into real-world test scripts for housing officers.
  • Defect Management: Chair regular triage meetings to prioritise fixes with the NEC technical team and internal support.
  • Data Validation: Work closely with the data workstream to ensure legacy information surfaces correctly in the new NEC environment.
  • Strategic Reporting: Provide “Go/No-Go” recommendations to the Programme Board based on objective metrics and residual risk.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who can bridge the gap between technical developers and frontline housing staff.

  • System Expertise: Direct experience with NEC Housing or similar large-scale Integrated Housing Systems (IHS).
  • Testing Mastery: Deep knowledge of the full Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), specifically managing UAT within a local government or housing association context.
  • Technical Tooling: Proficiency in management software such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
  • Communication: The ability to explain a “Severity 1 Defect” to a Housing Officer and “User Experience friction” to a Developer with equal clarity.

Key Deliverables

You will be responsible for producing high-impact documentation that guides the project to success, including:

  1. Test Strategy Document: Defining the “What, How, and When,” including formal sign-off criteria.
  2. UAT Test Script Library: A comprehensive set of real-world scenarios, such as end-to-end void management.
  3. Final Test Summary Report: Providing evidence-based assurance that the system is ready for “Go Live”.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Test Manager
Tria
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Up to 70,000 + 20% bonus

London - 3x per week in office

Are you ready to shape a brand-new function and play a pivotal role in a global transformation? Our client, a FTSE 250 organisation, is investing heavily in technology as it moves from a federated model to a centralised global structure. This is your chance to define strategy, build processes, and create a team from the ground up.

As the Test Manager, you will join a newly formed function within the business and have the opportunity to shape and own testing strategy, governance, frameworks, and ways of working. You will define the scope for testing activities, including manual and automated testing, as well as prepare and deliver regular test progress and summary reports.

We are looking for:

  • Proven experience in a test management/QA leadership position
  • Exposure of working within a large, complex & global organisations
  • Experience of working within a green-field testing function, and developing it from the ground up
  • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (manual and automated), and best practises
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing at C-suite level

It would be a bonus if you had:

  • Experience within the Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, or Retail industry

If this sounds of interest, please apply today!

Manufacturing Inspector/Quality Assurance Engineer
Proactive Global
Andover
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £50,000

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent with a 6-month probation period.

Contracted Hours: 8am-5pm Monday - Thursday and 8am -1pm Friday

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced manufacturing Inspector to join our team. This role is responsible for verifying material certification documents, conducting dimensional inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CMM programming and operation, with a strong understanding of FAIR and ISIR documentation requirements. This is a hands-on position that plays a key role in maintaining our commitment to quality and continuous improvement across all stages of production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and verify material certification documents to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards (including AS9100 and ISO 9001).
  • Prepare and review ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports) in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
  • Accurately document inspection findings, including certificate conformity, observations, and any discrepancies.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and material standards to validate documentation.
  • Offline program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to carry out dimensional inspections of components.
  • Use a range of additional inspection tools and equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
  • Report non-conformances promptly and collaborate with relevant departments to address quality issues.
  • Maintain accurate and traceable inspection records in accordance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends and areas for enhancement in documentation control.
  • Participate in audits, internal reviews, and relevant training to uphold and improve inspection standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Begin each day by reviewing upcoming jobs and prioritising inspections based on production schedules and customer deadlines.

  • Cross-check material certification documents against engineering drawings and specification requirements.

  • Offline program and run CMM inspections, ensuring accurate measurement of critical dimensions.

  • Carry out manual inspections using handheld tools where applicable, verifying tolerances and surface finishes.

  • Prepare and update FAIRs and ISIRs for new product introductions or customer submissions.

  • Record all inspection findings in the quality management system and flag any deviations or non-conformances.

  • Communicate with all departments and quality teams to resolve issues and support root cause investigations.

  • Participate in daily quality stand-up meetings and contribute to continuous improvement discussions.

  • Maintain calibration status of inspection equipment and ensure the inspection area remains clean and organised.

  • Support audit preparation activities and respond to auditor queries with supporting documentation as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  • Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.

  • Proficient in programming and operating CMM equipment.

  • Experience with FAIR and ISIR preparation.

  • Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface testers.

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and documentation skills.

  • Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across departments.

Desirable:

  • Formal qualifications in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits.
  • Familiarity with customer-specific standards (e.g., Rolls-Royce SABRe).
  • Lean or Six Sigma awareness and involvement in continuous improvement activities.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for someone who brings not just experience, but sound judgment and a steady hand to quality control. You’ll be trusted to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and be a key point of contact when it comes to upholding quality standards. This role suits someone who others naturally turn to for guidance. Would suit someone with a calm, methodical approach, the confidence to handle complex quality challenges and a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture. Opportunities for progression for the right candidate.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Overtime available.
  • Friday 1 p.m. finish.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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