Quality Engineer

A reputable and long-established machining company in Redditch is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a permanent role with competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and maintain APQP quality deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA / FMEA and Control Plans
• Support new projects from trial builds through PPAP-style readiness and implementation into production
• Produce dimensional inspection reports against engineering drawings and CAD data
• Perform and coordinate inspection using metrology equipment including Verniers, shadow graphs, CMM and Romer arms
• Program and run CMM inspections using PC-DMIS – essential
• Design and specify gauges/fixtures and create/maintain gauge instructions
• Create tool trial reports and quality feedback following trials
• Complete feasibility studies for new tooling and process routes
• Liaise directly with customers’ engineering/quality teams, toolmakers and external suppliers
• Manage customer complaints using structured problem‑solving (leading 8D investigations, containment, root cause and CAPA)
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions (including injection moulding, chrome plating and re‑work instructions)
• Work to tight tolerances and in‑process measurements

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience in a QC/Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of APQP (Control Plans, FMEA, PFMEA, and Process Flow documentation) – essential
• Experience with Romer arm scanning (or similar portable CMM/scan arms)
• Strong dimensional inspection capability and confidence interpreting engineering drawings
• Structured problem‑solving experience, including 8D complaint handling
• Ability to write clear, usable SOPs and work instructions
• Attention to detail with a “right first time” mindset
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach when working cross‑functionally
• Team player, with pride in one’s work and a desire for success
• Adaptable and willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines

Location

Redditch, Worcestershire

Hours of Work

Day shifts with early Friday finish

Pay

Up to £40,000, dependent upon experience

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme, onsite parking, flexible working hours on days

Contract

Permanent

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