Quality Engineer
Job in
Redditch, Worcestershire, B97, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Smart 1 Recruitment Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A reputable and long-established machining company in Redditch is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a permanent role with competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
Duties and responsibilities- Lead and maintain APQP quality deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA / FMEA and Control Plans
- Support new projects from trial builds through PPAP-style readiness and implementation into production
- Produce dimensional inspection reports against engineering drawings and CAD data
- Perform and coordinate inspection using metrology equipment including Verniers, shadow graphs, CMM and Romer arms
- Program and run CMM inspections using PC-DMIS - essential
- Design and specify gauges/fixtures and create/maintain gauge instructions
- Create tool trial reports and quality feedback following trials
- Complete feasibility studies for new tooling and process routes
- Liaise directly with customers' engineering/quality teams, toolmakers and external suppliers
- Manage customer complaints using structured problem‑solving (leading 8D investigations, containment, root cause and CAPA)
- Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions (including injection moulding, chrome plating and re‑work instructions)
- Work to tight tolerances and in‑process measurements
- Previous experience in a QC/Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of APQP (Control Plans, FMEA, PFMEA, and Process Flow documentation) – essential
- Experience with Romer arm scanning (or similar portable CMM/scan arms)
- Strong dimensional inspection capability and confidence interpreting engineering drawings
- Structured problem‑solving experience, including 8D complaint handling
- Ability to write clear, usable SOPs and work instructions
- Attention to detail with a “right first time” mindset
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach when working cross‑functionally
- Team player, with pride in one’s work and a desire for success
- Adaptable and willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines
Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours of WorkDay shifts with early Friday finish
PayUp to £40,000, dependent upon experience
BenefitsWorkplace pension scheme, onsite parking, flexible working hours on days
ContractPermanent
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