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Quality Engineer ; local - Huntington

Job in York, North Yorkshire, YO90, England, UK
Listing for: Portakabin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quality Engineer Based (Must be local) - Huntington
Quality Engineer - York Based (Must be local) - Huntington

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our successful team at our Head office in York.
As an experienced Quality Engineer you will lead the resolution of product quality issues and drive improvements through analysis, problem-solving and collaboration. Monitor and interpret quality performance measures.
Role Details:
Annual salary up to 40,000 - dependent on skills and experience.
On-target annual bonus of up to 5%, with the potential to earn up to a maximum of 10% based on business and departmental performance
Role based:
New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT
- Must live local to York
Permanent
Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:

Problem-solve quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing opportunities for improvement.
Measure, verify and inspect materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
Undertake internal supplier and process audits and support external audits, ensuring non-conformities or observations are closed out.
Act as a Quality ambassador by delivering training, coaching and sharing best practice across teams.
Coordinate cross-functional problem-solving activities, facilitating meetings and driving actions.
Create reports and presentation materials, providing quality analysis and supporting senior-level quality reviews.
Liaise between departments and engage with suppliers and the supply chain on quality matters.
Complete quality reports, problem escalations and concession documentation, supporting stakeholders to do the same.

Benefits & Opportunities

Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
Learning & development opportunities and resources
Opportunity for career progression
A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Our Ideal Candidate

Acts as an ambassador for Quality, including training, coaching, sharing best practice and generally supporting at all levels
Ability to read and understand design, engineering, manufacturing and measurement, including the ability to read drawings, apply geometric tolerancing and use measurement techniques.
Has knowledge of Quality Systems e.g. ISO
9001
Understands problems solving and continuous improvement techniques

Experience of data collection and analysis
HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent
A full UK driving licence

Experience of data analysis, statistical techniques and presentation skills

Experience of problem solving, root cause analysis with knowledge of continuous process improvement
Skills
Quality Control, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Inspection & Testing, Technical Acumen, Reporting.

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