Quality Engineer

This full-time Quality Engineer position in Alcester supports a manufacturer serving power generation and precision engineering markets. The successful candidate will oversee product quality across high-precision CNC machining, heavy fabrication and welding operations, working between the workshop floor and quality documentation. Responsibilities include defining inspection plans, applying precision measuring instruments such as co-ordinate measuring machines, interpreting technical engineering drawings and maintaining robust assurance records.

Applicants should possess proven manufacturing quality experience, strong metrology skills and the ability to bridge engineering specifications with practical inspection. The role offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, reflecting the seniority and technical demands of this engineering appointment. The client are a highly successful manufacturer within the power generation and precision engineering sectors. They are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Quality Engineer to oversee and improve product quality across our high-precision machining, CNC, and heavy fabrication operations.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical engineering drawings and strict quality assurance, spending time both on the workshop floor and managing robust quality documentation.

• Manufacturing Quality Assurance:
  Oversee quality compliance for in-house precision CNC machining (milling/turning) and multi-process welding and fabrication assemblies.
• Inspection & Metrology:
  Define and implement inspection plans using a variety of precision measuring instruments, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), verniers, micrometers, and shadow graphs.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action:
  Lead investigations into internal non-conformance's and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why).
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Author and compile comprehensive Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Final Quality Dossiers for major power sector clients.
• NPI & Process Optimization:
  Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by participating in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions and developing robust control plans to minimise process variation.
• Supplier Quality Management:
  Conduct technical audits of sub-contractors providing raw materials, specialised machining, non-destructive testing (NDT), or surface treatments.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3-5 years as a Quality Engineer within power generation, aerospace, oil & gas, or a similarly regulated safety-critical environment.
• Machining & CNC Literacy:
  Strong practical understanding of precision machining processes, CNC programming limits, and how machining tolerances impact final assembly.
• Fabrication & Welding Knowledge:
  Familiarity with welding quality standards (e.g., ISO 3834, ASME IX, BS EN ISO 15614) and the ability to interpret welding procedures (WPS) and qualification records (PQR).
• Engineering Drawings:
  Exceptional ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, with a deep understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Auditing:
  Proven experience conducting internal or supplier audits. A formal internal auditor qualification (ISO 9001) is highly desirable.

• NDT Awareness:
  Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods such as Dye Penetrant (DP), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and Visual Testing (VT).
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently challenge manufacturing processes on the workshop floor and present data to high-profile clients.
• Systems Familiarity:
  Experience using digital Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ERP software.

The company offer a clean, modern and friendly working environment, staff social events, on site parking. The role is based in Alcester so is commutable from Redditch, Studley, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Worcester.