Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Based in Birmingham Full time permanent £47000 salary We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading Birmingham based manufacturer. The company work across a number of sectors including automotive, defence and aerospace to design and manufacture components at high levels. A quality engineer ensures products and processes meet stringent safety, regulatory, and design standards. They design testing procedures, perform root-cause analysis on defects, and implement continuous improvement frameworks like Six Sigma to prevent issues from recurring.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control & Testing: Designing and developing test cases, automation scripts, and physical inspections to validate product durability, reliability, and functionality.
• Defect Tracking: Investigating exactly why a product or process failed and utilising statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• System Auditing: Auditing manufacturing or software development systems to ensure they comply with industry regulations and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acting as a link between design, procurement, and production teams to “build in” quality from early development through to final delivery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining traceability, defect logs, and quality metrics required for certifications and legal compliance.

Benefits of Quality Engineer

• £47000 basic DOE
• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week0700 starts
• 28 days annual leave
• Free parking
• Pension
• Health care package and employee discount

Experience Required for Quality Engineer

• Have 2 years or more experience within a similar role
• Have relevant qualification – apprenticeship, relevant degree, NVQ etc
• Have knowledge of all inspection methods – hand tools, robotic measuring
• Assurance and reporting experience
• Knowledge of industry standards – ISO 9001 / AS9102 / IATF6949
• Continuous improvement and 8D management
• Maintaining accurate reports and documents
• Liaising with internal management and other departments
• Liaising with customers and 3rd party suppliers

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