Quality Assurance Test & Inspection Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Test & Inspection Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem solving and a passion for maintaining high quality standards.

Working as part of the wider Quality team, you will play an important role in ensuring products meet required specifications, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the delivery of quality products.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out thorough testing and inspection of semi-finished and finished vehicles.
• Identifying, recording and reporting any quality issues or non-conformances.
• Supporting investigations into internal and customer related quality concerns.
• Ensuring products, processes and services meet required quality standards.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Working closely with different departments to resolve quality issues.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports and documentation.
• Supporting the wider Quality team with day-to-day activities.

Are you experienced in Quality Assurance, Testing and Inspection within an engineering or manufacturing environment?, We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Testing or Inspection role.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• An understanding of customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong problem solving skills and a structured approach to identifying issues.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, hands on approach with a positive attitude.

Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Physically comfortable undertaking hands on inspection tasks, including accessing vehicle structures and handling loading chains.

• 33 days annual holiday, including bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution and 4% employee contribution.
• Working hours: Monday -Thursday, 7am - 4pm; Friday, 7am- 12pm.
• No shift work.
• Overtime available
• Free on-site car parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment where quality, continuous improvement and teamwork are key.

If you have a background in quality inspection and enjoy taking ownership of standards, identifying problems and driving improvements, we would love to hear from you.