SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.

Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £31,000 - £33,000 (dependant on what hours you do)
• 40 hours per week. There are two shifts available, days or afternoons 10:00am – 8:15pm 
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounts
• Training and development opportunities.

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

• Proven Quality experience.
• The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
• IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
• A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
• UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.

Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

• Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
• Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Quality Control Manager Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000  
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with some flexibility and an earlier finish on Friday’s)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Quality Control Manager Role Overview

• The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to join a well-established manufacturing team. This is a standalone role, with no direct reports.
• You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.

Quality Control Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a hands-on Quality Engineer / Quality Control Manager, working to the quality principles of ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, ISIR, DPU and experience of these methodologies in a manufacturing environment are highly desirable.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation.
• Experience of simple project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Quality Control Manager Key Responsibilities

• Create an APQP based quality system for manufacturing to include workflows, training and control plans. They do not require statistical process control.
• Specify, acquire and implement appropriate dimensional measurement tools.
• Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings.
• Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions.
• Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance.
• Maintain records of testing, information and metrics. 
• Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure standards are maintained to the ISO 90001 system.
• Assess adherence to industry codes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Quality Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) 
• 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Quality Engineer Role Overview

The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing team.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.

Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics
• Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation
• Experience of simple project management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings
• Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions
• Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance
• Maintain records of testing, information and metrics
• Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure standards are maintained to our ISO 90001 system
• Assess adherence to industry codes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Redditch, and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• 12pm finish Friday
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.
• Key Responsibilities:
•  Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Manage internal documentation and update customer portals for complaint resolution.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.
• Occasional Supplier / customer visits

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Quality Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £32,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• The chance to join a hypergrowth business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• 10% company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Customer Quality Engineer, the Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs supporting all the businesses customers. You will use your knowledge of quality control systems and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate quality measures, meeting quality specifications and complying with safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• The Quality Engineer will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment. 
• Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement. Lead auditor would be an advantage. 
• Membership of Chartered Quality Institute would be advantageous. 
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 Qualified Mechanical Engineer desirable. 
• Lean Six Sigma, 8-D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-WHY, Fishbone experience (one or some of these would be useful).  
• Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience would be advantageous. 
• Metrology and CMM experience preferred but not essential.
• A positive and flexible approach to working time and travel (occasional travel incl. overseas may be needed).

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Quality Engineer will oversee customer cases to ensure action is taken within the allocated time frame and that issues are resolved through recognised problem-solving techniques to lower the number of customer complaints to within an agreed level. 
• Be the first point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues. 
• Maintain all quality specification documentation within the quality system, including the creation and maintenance of technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and other documentation where necessary. 
• Provide guidance, review, and support on improvements to production and process controls, including handling of nonconformities through ICAR and 8D processes. 
• Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being carried out in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required. 
• Conduct internal audits in-line with the requirements of the Internal audit schedule. Support the Quality Manager in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raised during the audit. 
• Provide knowledge on advanced techniques to ensure that assurance is designed into products and processes, including Design/Process FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gauge R&R Studies, and Lean Six Sigma. 
   

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team; the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 

CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

• £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
• Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley

CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
• Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.

CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

• The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
• Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
• Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER.

Decarbonization is high on our agenda, and we support customers looking to reduce their environmental impact through the entire product lifecycle, from production to end-of-life.

Used in combination with other advanced materials, our products are accelerating the shift towards sustainable methods of manufacture for a greener future.

We work with the world’s leading manufacturers, such as OEM’s, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, marine, aerospace, and marine sector, to name but a few.

This role would suit either a Quality Control Engineer who would like the opportunity to develop skills further into Environmental, or you may be an Environmental Specialist, who is keen to add Quality to your repertoire.  This role offers a blend of technical expertise in quality and environmental standards,

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Wombourne, Walsall, Bloxwich, Oldbury, Kinver, Shenstone, Telford, Stourbridge, Cradley Heath, Bridgnorth and Stourbridge

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
• Free parking on site
• Day’s role
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression
• Chance to expand your Quality experience into Environmental
• Or the chance to extend your Environmental knowledge into Quality Control as well
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Extensive growth predicted
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) by identifying gaps, assessing opportunities for improvement, and coordinating corrective action planning and execution.
• Lead the accreditation process for BS EN 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and up to date.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance and identify areas for process improvement.
• Ensure full legal compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to operational facilities.
• Actively promote adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) policies, fostering a culture of compliance.
• Oversee compliance processes and maintain effective reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for quality and environmental guidance, offering expert support to the business and liaising with regulatory and accreditation bodies as needed.
• Provide training to new hires and current employees on all aspects of the Quality Management System.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Quality Control experience and / OR Environmental exposure and Health and Safety
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience from with a manufacturing environment
• A WAMITAB qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of EN 9001, AS9100 and or ISO14001
• Experience of compliance

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

This is a very successful and growing family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Automotive Service Manager Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000, dependant on experience  
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• £4,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life insurance cover, Profit Related Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, Full Training provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Worksop, Alfreton

Role Overview

• The Automotive Service Manager will be responsible for achieving maximum output of the branch through strategic planning and efficiencies whilst maintaining excellent customer service and quality standards.
• Leading and mentoring a small team of experienced and dedicated colleagues, you will coordinate the daily smooth running of the branch and drive it to even greater success, whilst ensuring the branch is compliant with policies and procedures. 
• This Automotive Service Manager role would suit an experienced automotive manager with lots of fantastic ideas and a proactive, positive attitude. 

Automotive Service Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record of effective scheduling
• A passion for delivering great customer service
• High levels of literacy and numeracy
• Good organisational and IT skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure
• An understanding of modern motor vehicle technology
• Excellent people management skills

Automotive Service Manager Key Responsibilities

• Managing the diaries of a small team of technicians, support staff and sales team, you will ensure productivity and efficiency targets are achieved
• Ensure the work is carried out to the highest standards and on time
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times, resolving any issues quickly and to the satisfaction of the customer
• Ensuing that parts are ordered On-Time-In-Full
• Developing and mentoring staff 
• Building a strong team ethos and employee engagement 
• Ensuring the business always remain compliant with company, manufacturer and health and safety policies
• Reviewing and analysing department KPI and financial reports, and motivating staff to exceed objectives
• An understanding of how to identify and maximise sales opportunities, remaining honest, ethical and compliant at all times
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local car Dealerships

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Installation & Planning Coordinator Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £20,000 - £26,000, dependant on experience  
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full Training provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Role Overview

The Installation & Planning Coordinator role is a newly created position. It is a really interesting role, that will give you the opportunity to see customers through the whole process to a successful outcome. In-depth training will give you all the product knowledge you need to excel in this role. If you’re looking for a job where you can genuinely go home at the end of the day saying that you’ve made a positive difference to someone’s life, then this is the role for you.

Installation & Planning Coordinator Candidate Requirements

• A planning professional with excellent customer service and great organisational skills
• Self-management with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent telephone manner
• A genuine passion for helping people
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, internet & email
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Logical approach
• Able to work to agreed process & procedures to meet and excel customer expectations

Installation & Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• The Installation & Planning Coordinator will liaise with installation partners and customers to arrange installation of products
• Planning and organising installations using the business system
• Completing all documentation with the highest levels of accuracy and providing this to the relevant parties
• Dealing with queries relating to installation and finding solutions
• Dispatch and track products and update stakeholders of any issues
• Maximising opportunities for installations
• Ensuring all documentation is received following installations and actioned