Overview:

Our long-standing client is looking to appoint an Engineering Checker / Design Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of engineering output across the business on a 6-month fixed-term contract (PAYE).

This is a critical role focused on validating technical deliverables before release to production, ensuring all designs meet internal standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in reducing errors, improving quality, and supporting efficient manufacturing delivery.

This is a hands-on technical assurance role focused on checking and approving engineering drawings, 3D models, and BOMs prior to release to production. It is not a traditional QA or audit-based position.

Key Responsibilities:Technical Assurance & Quality Control

• Check and approve engineering outputs including 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Ensure designs meet standards for accuracy, manufacturability, and material/process specification
• Review tolerance stack analyses to ensure products remain functional and compliant

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Define and maintain drawing standards across the engineering function
• Identify technical or process shortcomings and implement improvements
• Support the reduction of drawing errors and NCRs through robust checking processes

Compliance & Process

• Ensure full adherence to ISO 9001 procedures and internal quality processes
• Maintain checking logs and documentation traceability
• Support NCR investigations and highlight recurring design issues

Essential Requirements:

• HNC/HND with 10+ years experience OR Degree-qualified (Mechanical Engineering preferred) with 6+ years experience in sheet metal or steel fabrication
• Strong experience using 2D and 3D CAD systems
• Background in engineering drawing creation and/or checking within a mechanical design environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Excellent knowledge of engineering drawing standards, including:
  • GD&T
  • Datum systems
  • Limits & fits
  • Surface finish specifications
• Familiarity with BS 8888:2017

On Offer:

• £30 £45 per hour, dependent on experience
• 6-month fixed-term contract (PAYE)
• 4 days per week (MondayThursday, 37 hours)
• Office-based role
• Opportunity to play a key role in improving engineering quality and reducing design-related NCRs within a well-established manufacturing environment

If the role is of interest, feel free to contact Martin on 07467 346417 to hear more about this exciting opportunity.