Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

• Dudley, West Midlands
• £35,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Permanent Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance with quality standards, supporting audits, investigating non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

This role would suit an experienced Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or Quality professional with a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Conduct and support internal audits across manufacturing and business processes.
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities using recognised quality tools and methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement projects across production and quality functions.
• Monitor compliance standards and provide guidance to operational teams.
• Assist the Quality Manager with quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or similar quality-focused role.
• Strong industrial manufacturing background.
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, machining, forging, automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, or similar production environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience using quality tools such as: 8D, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP/PPS.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Internal auditing experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend shifts.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing engineering business.