Quality Engineer

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding Quality Engineering role with an industry-leading manufacturer, we'd love to hear from youBenefits37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm)Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Saturday and 2x on Sundays25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays5% salary sacrifice pensionLife assurance (2x annual salary)Private healthcareThe RoleAs a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our products, suppliers and manufacturing processes meet the highest quality standards. Working closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams, you will carry out inspections, support supplier audits, manage non-conformance activities and contribute to continual improvement initiatives across the business.The role will also involve occasional travel to supplier sites to carry out quality audits and inspections.Key ResponsibilitiesInspect fabricated, machined and welded components against engineering drawings and specifications.Carry out mechanical inspections of components, assemblies, paint finishes and welds.Verify incoming materials and supplier documentation.Support supplier quality management activities and undertake supplier audits.Assist with maintaining ISO 9001 and other quality management systems.Raise, investigate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring timely corrective and preventative actions.Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) through quality investigations.Prepare and maintain certification packs including Certificates of Conformity, calibration records, welding documentation and test reports.Produce dimensional inspection reports and interpret relevant engineering standards.Recommend process improvements to support continuous improvement across the business.Provide quality support to production and engineering teams as required.About YouYou'll be an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong engineering background and a passion for maintaining the highest quality standards.EssentialHNC/HND in Engineering3-5 years' experience within a manufacturing, engineering or project-based environmentExperience working with ISO 9001 quality management systemsAbility to read and interpret engineering drawingsExperience using inspection equipment such as vernier calipers and micrometersStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsGood knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication skills and a proactive approachFull UK driving licenceCOG LTD are acting as an Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ