Design Quality Engineer

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 (Monday Thursday, 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 to hear more about this exciting opportunity.