Quality Assurance Engineer

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer (Permanent)
Location: Welburn

A global engineering manufacturer with a reputation for technical excellence is looking to recruit a Quality Control / Assurance Engineer to support the inspection, compliance and certification of complex mechanical systems.

Based at an established manufacturing facility in Kirkbymoorside, this role offers the opportunity to work on world-class engineered products used in demanding offshore and subsea environments. You will play a key role in ensuring quality standards are met from goods-in through to final assembly, working closely with engineering, production and suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys hands-on inspection, problem-solving and continuous improvement within a high-specification engineering environment.

As Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining product quality and compliance across mechanical, machining and weld activities.

Inspecting fabricated, machined and assembled components against engineering drawings and specifications

Performing mechanical, dimensional, visual, paint and weld inspections on-site and at supplier premises

Supporting engineering change control and non-conformance management

Preparing and maintaining quality documentation, certification packs and inspection records

Supporting vendor quality management and supplier audits

Monitoring corrective and preventative actions to ensure timely closure

Assisting with quality system compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintaining strong housekeeping and health, safety and environmental standards

To be successful in this Quality Engineer role, you will have:

5–10 years’ experience in a quality control or quality assurance role within a mechanical manufacturing environment

Experience inspecting machined, fabricated and welded components

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Hands-on experience using measuring equipment such as vernier callipers and micrometres

ISO auditor qualification or equivalent

Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISOand ISO 14001

Understanding of lean manufacturing, TQM and continuous improvement tools such as PDCA, DMAIC, Six Sigma and 5S

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access

A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach

You will also hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to UK supplier and client sites when required.

What’s On Offer
Competitive salary with long-term career stability

Hybrid working option

Exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects

Opportunity to work within a globally recognised engineering business

Supportive, professional working environment with a strong quality culture