Quality Engineer

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? Innova search are representing a manufacturer looking for a Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring their products meet the highest standards from incoming materials through to final inspection. Working closely with suppliers, production, engineering, and procurement teams, you’ll help safeguard product integrity, drive compliance, and support a culture of quality across the business.

What you’ll be doing

As a Quality Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting production teams with First Article Inspections (FAI) and manufacturing process validation

* Making informed decisions on the acceptance or rejection of parts based on inspection results and defined criteria

* Inspecting incoming materials and components to ensure they meet specifications and purchase order requirements

* Reviewing and maintaining supplier documentation, including certificates of conformity, test reports, and material certifications

* Carrying out visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using appropriate tools and equipment

* Performing in-process and final inspections to confirm compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards

* Documenting inspection results and managing non-conformances through formal reporting

* Maintaining accurate and traceable quality records, including inspection reports, control plans, and deviation approvals

* Creating, reviewing, and updating inspection and quality control procedures in line with ISO 9001 requirements

* Working with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions

* Supporting internal and external audits by providing evidence of compliance

* Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and consistently met

* Contributing to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

What they're looking for

You’ll ideally bring:

* A degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline

* Proven experience in quality assurance or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment

* Strong knowledge of inspection techniques, measurement equipment, and quality standards

* Familiarity with ISO 9001, FAI, PPAP, and other recognised quality frameworks

* Excellent attention to detail, with strong documentation and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Why join?

* Be part of a collaborative, quality-driven team

* Play a hands-on role in improving processes and products

* Opportunities to contribute to meaningful continuous improvement projects

* A supportive environment where your expertise makes a real impact