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Middle QC Engineer
scrumconnect ltd
Edinburgh
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED

About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role Description
As a Middle QC Engineer, you will take responsibility for designing and implementing test strategies across cloud-based applications and data services. You will develop automated testing frameworks, support API life cycle validation and ensure quality across CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with DevOps and development teams to embed quality gates within deployment processes and maintain high standards of reliability across digital services.

Preferred Tech Stack Expertise
Automated testing frameworks, Python or similar Scripting language, API testing tools, CI/CD integration, GitHub, Jira

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans for cloud-native applications
  • Develop and maintain automated regression and integration test suites
  • Validate API performance, security and data integrity
  • Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to improve testability of solutions
  • Support production defect triage and resolution
  • Contribute to mentoring junior team members and knowledge transfer initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements

Quality Lineside Engineer
Morson Edge
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
£23/hour - £31/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Morson are working with one of the UK’s leading aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Quality Lineside Engineer to join their team based at the Filton site in Bristol.

Responsibilities

Perform product inspections according to standards, delegation rules and guarantees attestation of work-orders under his accountability
Performs Clearance of areas, Pre-delivery checks, Duplicate checks of Customer Protection Board items Duplicate checks of Key Risk items
Participates in setting of quality standards and ensures compliance with them in own area of responsibility
Collects and manages Quality issues requiring preventive and corrective actions and contributes to daily workstation Lean activities (e.g. SQCDP, PPS)
Ensures that containment, customer protection board activities and corrective activities are implemented and efficient within dedicated lead-time agreed and communicated within the area
Provides feedback to the Inspection Standard Operations Instruction Owner, to ensure relevant and consistent controls for their update
Ensure the requirements for inspections & controls are cascaded to the shop floor
Support the Quality Conformance Manager in the Set-up of Control Charts and the calculation of capability
Raises non-conformities against design definition, checks reworks, and closes these NCs
Contributes to operators’ qualification and performs surveillance of certified operators and product, according to Quality standards and surveillance plan survey and support
Performs surveillance of processes and process confirmation activities according to Quality standards and surveillance plan. Support risk analysis (FMEA)
Knowledge of the Cost of non-Quality process is required
Ensures that documents to be archived by Quality are completed and gathered in accordance with Quality rules
Essential Skills

Strong communicator with inspection and surveillance experience
Someone who can ensure quality standards are met and able to reacting quickly to customer feedback while working in a fast moving operational environment
Strong problem solver with experience of using PPS techniques
Someone with the ability to successfully lead a multi-functional team to ensure quick problem resolutions
Experience of root cause analysis is also essential
Essential to meet the criteria for this role that you have a good level of engineering, manufacturing, inspection and quality experience and can prove this in your application and experience.
If you are interested in applying for the position then please submit an up to date CV

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.

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.

Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

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.

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.

Production Test Engineer
Prime Appointments
Essex
In office
Junior - Mid
£29,000 - £34,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Production Test Engineer Electronics Colchester Up to 34, Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

We are recruiting an Electronics Production Test Engineer to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Colchester.

This is a hands-on role focused on testing electronic hardware, including PCB assemblies (PCBAs), embedded systems, and finished products within a production environment.

You will work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to validate products, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement.

Please note: this role involves electronic hardware testing and is not a software QA or automation testing position.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Executing formal test procedures on PCBAs and electronic assemblies
  • Component-level fault finding, diagnosis, and repair
  • Producing fault reports to support product improvement
  • Maintaining test records in line with ISO 9001 procedures
  • Creating and operating Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Supporting new product introduction and validation
  • Collaborating with R&D, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues

What We’re Looking For

  • HNC / HND / ONC in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience in electronic test within manufacturing or R&D
  • Strong fault-finding skills to component level
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electronic test equipment
  • Experience with PCBAs and electronic assemblies
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IPC standards

Desirable:

  • RF or microwave testing experience
  • Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

What’s On Offer

  • Salary up to 34,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension and life assurance
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for career progression

This role would suit someone currently working as an Electronic Test Engineer, Production Test Engineer, Electronics Technician, or RF Test Engineer.

Quality Assurance Engineer (Packaging)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Telford
In office
Graduate - Junior
£30,000
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.

BA / QA - eInvoicing Project
IntaPeople
South Glamorgan
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £475/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Business Analyst / QA (eInvoicing & Regulatory Change)

Cardiff (one day p/week ideally but this may be flexible) Mid-Level Multi-country Regulatory Rollouts

We re looking for a Business Analyst with strong QA coordination experience and hands-on exposure to eInvoicing and UBL-driven regulatory change.

This role sits across Finance, Compliance and IT, supporting multi-country eInvoicing mandates. You ll own gap analysis, data mapping and UAT coordination, ensuring regulatory requirements are translated cleanly into system changes and validated through structured testing.

What You ll Be Doing Regulatory Analysis & Gap Assessment

  • Compare new country eInvoicing / UBL mandates against existing system configurations
  • Perform structured gap analysis across processes, data and integrations
  • Document clear, testable business requirements
  • Maintain traceability from requirement through to test coverage and deployment

Data Mapping & Onboarding

  • Own data mapping documentation (fields, transformations, dependencies)
  • Align changes across internal systems and vendors
  • Support onboarding readiness for new country rollouts

QA & UAT Coordination

  • Define test approach and business-driven test scenarios
  • Coordinate UAT execution and progress tracking
  • Log, triage and manage defects through to resolution
  • Validate production readiness and support post go-live checks

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Act as the link between Finance, Compliance, IT and third-party vendors
  • Facilitate workshops and requirement reviews
  • Manage delivery across multinational teams

What We re Ideally Looking For

  • 5+ years Business Analysis experience
  • Strong QA / UAT coordination background
  • Proven exposure to eInvoicing, UBL or Peppol
  • Experience supporting multi-country regulatory change
  • Strong data mapping capability
  • Comfortable operating across Agile and Waterfall environments
  • Confident communicator in cross-functional settings

Profile Fit

This suits someone who:

  • Is detail-focused but commercially aware
  • Can move between business and technical conversations easily
  • Has worked in compliance-led environments
  • Enjoys structured delivery rather than purely strategic work

We understand this is a tricky role to try and find someone for. If this sounds at all like you please apply now for a confidential chat. thanks!

Test Manager / Test Lead (Dynamics CRM and Power Platform)
Akkodis
Derbyshire
Hybrid
Senior
£375/day - £425/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

9 month contract

375 - 425 per day

Outside IR35

Midlands / Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in Midlands head office

Overview:

Akkodis are partnering with a highly reputable business based in the Midlands who are looking to hire an experienced Test Manager / Test Lead for an initial period of 9 months.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days a week in the Midlands head office.

Candidates must already be UK based (preferably Midlands) and have right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Experience required:

  • Proven experience working at Test Manager / Test Lead level.
  • Must have experience of Power Platform and Dynamics CRM sales modules including customer care with multiple integrations and model driven apps.
  • Must have strong stakeholder engagement and management to work alongside third party vendor.

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Quality Systems Engineer
Morgan Ryder Associates
Staffordshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £40,000
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.

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

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
Test Engineer
Airedale by Modine
Rawdon
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World . Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That s where you come in .

The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Engineer within the Research & Development department working with a team of skilled Laboratory Engineers. This role is responsible for both research and development prototype testing and customer witness testing. The department has Laboratory Engineering roles at different levels and this role as such offers clear defined career progression opportunities.

The Role

  • Rigorously test new product lines (and components where necessary) to both industry and in-house standards to ensure they are robust and fit for purpose prior to market release in an effort to minimise potential field failures in line with the Research & Development roadmap.
  • Assist in the completion of customer witness tests.

Key duties for this role include:

  • Installing of product into the environmental chamber in preparation for testing.
  • Operating, maintaining and house-keeping of applicable environmental chamber and accompanying plant.
  • Testing of product / components to industry and in-house standards.
  • Assisting in the completion of customer witness tests in a professional and timely manner.
  • Active involvement with / support of product development projects.
  • Identifying / rectifying problems associated with products on test.
  • Analysing gathered results.
  • Producing high quality technical reports.

Required Experience:

  • Have good attention to detail.
  • Be capable of managing time effectively and working to deadlines.
  • Be capable of communicating effectively with both internal personnel and external customers.
  • Possess sound theoretical and practical understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • Possess the knowledge / be competent in the skills required to identify and rectify problems associated with products under test:-
    • Electrical fault finding
    • Refrigeration circuit diagnostics etc
  • Competent in the skills necessary to install a product in preparation for testing: (Brazing, Evacuation and refrigerant charging, Electrical safety etc)
  • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, primarily Excel and Word.
  • Flexibility around working hours, requirement to work the afternoon shift on a rota basis once adequately trained. (4 weeks on days followed by 4 weeks on afternoons)
  • The seniority of the job role offered will be decided upon the candidates experience level of the above skills.
Quality Engineer
Office Owls Recruitment Limited
Normanton
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000
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
Embedded QA + Test Engineer
YT Technologies
Oxfordshire
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £65,000

Embedded Software QA+Test Engineer
Oxford (3 days a week)
£55,000-£65,000

The RoleMy client is seeking a talented QA + Test Engineer with expertise in Embedded Software to join their team building cutting-edge assurance systems for AI and UAS/UAV/Drone applications.

You will play a crucial role in developing software components that enable safe and reliable operation of AI-enabled robotics and autonomous systems within their product line.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for SAIF Systems’ Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real-time operating systems.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.
  • Build configuration and pipeline management
  • Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop including automated deployment across multiple platform
  • Integration of different performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (gazebo sim, rosbag)

Key Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA, and software development and/or testing.
  • Experience with one or more CICD pipeline services (Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline, etc)
  • Experience with infrastructure/Automation techniques (bash, python)
  • Knowledge of source control (git)
  • Experience with at least one test framework (pytest, gtest)
  • Hands-on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety-critical systems.

The role comes with generous benefits, is 3 days a week onsite and you must be eligible for UK SC clearance.

No sponsorship is offered for this role.

Please get in touch immediately to be considered!

Test Manager
Tria
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65,000 - £70,000
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.

Frequently asked questions
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Essential skills include strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, attention to detail, experience with test case creation and execution, defect tracking, good communication skills, and familiarity with bug tracking tools.
While manual QA roles focus on manual testing processes, having some understanding of automated testing tools can be beneficial, but it is not always required.
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