Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Peterlee, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, EAP, death-in-service, free parking, career development
Working Hours: Full-time, permanent
The Company:
Our client is a highly respected global engineering manufacturer, recognised for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional quality to major international customers. With ongoing investment, modern facilities and a reputation for developing talent, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can genuinely grow your career.
Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Quality Engineer to join a high-performing Quality team. You will play a key role in analysing, testing and evaluating raw materials, in-process components and finished goods to ensure compliance with customer and product specifications. The Quality Engineer will also support warranty investigations and act as a central point of communication for customer quality concerns.
Working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, R&D and Maintenance, the Quality Engineer will help maintain robust quality systems, support process improvements and contribute to the development of new testing methods.
Key responsibilities include:
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Performing internal system and process audits as well as audits for local såuppliers.
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Defining product quality specifications, supporting supplier qualification and approving potential suppliers.
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Conducting product quality planning, inspection and approval activities.
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Carrying out analytical testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Completing detailed documentation and reporting for all inspections and tests.
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Developing and enhancing laboratory test methods and supporting continual improvement.
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Assisting management with monitoring process performance against KPIs.
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Potentially leading a small team of QC Operators.
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Ensuring compliance with Automotive Quality Standards and internal procedures to maximise customer satisfaction.
This role is ideal for a Quality Engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and working in a collaborative technical environment.
Skills & Experience:
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A technical or quality qualification (or equivalent).
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Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a similar Quality Engineer role.
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Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards including ISO9001 and IATF 16949.
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Understanding of FMEA, 8D, PPAP and ideally VDA 6.3 audit management.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
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Analytical mindset, strong initiative and the ability to collaborate across departments.
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Computer literate with strong English language skills.
Why Should You Apply?
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Join a supportive, friendly team within a global organisation committed to quality and innovation.
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Opportunity to develop your skills as a Quality Engineer and progress your career.
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Competitive pay, strong benefits package and long-term stability.
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Work in a role where your expertise as a Quality Engineer genuinely makes an impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.
