Quality Engineer; Hydraulics​/Manufacturing

Quality Engineer (Hydraulics / Manufacturing) (BBBH
25111) Stoke-on-Trent, England

Salary: GBP
35,000 – GBP
40,000 per annum + Training + Progression + Travel

Are you a Quality Engineer with experience in machining or technical drawings, looking for a clear pathway into senior leadership? This is a rare opportunity to join a multinational-backed manufacturer offering structured progression into a Quality Manager position.

You will play a key role in supplier quality, technical drawing approval, and customer quality support, ensuring high standards across hydraulic components and systems. The role is primarily office-based, with travel to UK sites and international suppliers, giving exposure to global manufacturing and quality processes.

The business is a well-established UK subsidiary of a European engineering group, supplying precision hydraulic components to global OEMs. With strong investment and growth, they offer a structured 12-18 month development plan into senior leadership, supported by mentorship from the current Quality Manager.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Design Engineer with strong technical drawing knowledge, looking to step into a strategic role with long-term progression.

The Role:

• Manage supplier quality and support audits across UK and international partners
• Review and approve technical drawings, tolerances, and specifications
• Investigate customer complaints and lead corrective actions (8D, RCA)
• Support product validation, risk assessment, and new part introduction
• Liaise with customers and internal teams on quality and technical issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality performance reporting

The Person:

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, or CNC engineering
• Strong understanding of machining processes and technical drawings

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH
25111