Quality Engineer

3 days ago

Great Parndon, United Kingdom Holt Engineering Full time

Quality Engineer

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE
Hours: Full time
Sector: Precision Manufacturing

This Quality Engineer role is a great opportunity to join a well-established UK precision manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality, close-tolerance components. Operating across demanding industrial sectors, the company places a strong emphasis on right-first-time quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure products meet both internal and customer expectations.

The Quality Engineer role will involve:

Developing, maintaining, and improving quality control systems across manufacturing
Leading inspection and quality assurance activities on precision-engineered components
Investigating non-conformances, carrying out root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
Working closely with engineering and production to embed quality into processes, not inspect it in at the end
Reviewing and improving inspection methods, procedures, and documentation
Supporting supplier quality activities, including issue resolution and ongoing improvement
Assisting with internal audits and ISO quality compliance
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing 

What we’re looking for in a Quality Engineer:

Essential

Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance role within manufacturing
Strong understanding of inspection techniques and measurement equipment
Knowledge of quality tools, including root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approachDesirable

Experience within precision engineering, machining, or transmission components
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards
Confidence working with technical drawings and engineering documentationThis Quality Engineer role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, visible on the shop floor, and actively involved in improving quality rather than policing it.

How to apply for the Quality Engineer position

If this Quality Engineer role sounds like your next move, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat

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