Quality Engineer

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 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 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 Quality Engineer will include:

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and defence standards.
• Provide quality assurance support within cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to project, contractual, and customer requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal audits aligned with ISO and AQAP standards, applying risk-based thinking to ensure system effectiveness.
• Manage non-conformances and supplier defects in SAP, ensuring root cause analysis and effective CAPA implementation.
• Lead investigations into defects, near misses, and complaints using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
• Oversee quality documentation, inspections, and validation activities to ensure product conformity throughout production.
• Monitor quality performance, drive continuous improvement, and engage with customers, suppliers, and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance.

For the Quality Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a 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 and Overseas - Full Clean Licence
• Apprentice trained or a HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Salary & Benefits:

• up to £44,000 depending on experience
• 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.