Founded over 40 years ago, our client is a leading sheet metal fabrication specialist with a reputation for excellence across the Rail, Electrical, Construction, and Automotive sectors. With over 200 employees and annual revenues exceeding £15 million, we are expanding rapidly into high-growth markets such as Defence and Nuclear. Join us and be a part of our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing departments.

Analyse non-conformance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) processes.

Investigate internal and external non-conformances; perform root cause analysis.

Implement corrective and preventive measures to eliminate recurring issues.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and inspection documentation.

Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Manage disposition of non-conforming materials.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements are consistently met.

Liaise with customers regarding quality issues, rejections, and resolutions.

Attend on- and off-site quality meetings and reviews.

Assist the Quality Manager with calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment.

Support contract review processes with a focus on quality considerations.

Provide leadership and mentoring to the inspection team.

Maintain and manage inspection team qualifications, approvals, and training records.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001, BS EN 3834, BS EN 15085, and BS EN 1090.

About You

* Proven experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

* Confident working independently and within cross-functional teams.

* Familiarity with inspection techniques and tools.

* Understanding of quality control procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.

* Competency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

* Experience with standards such as ISO 9001, BS EN 1090, and similar is .

Benefits

* Competitive salary based on experience.

* Alternate four-day workweek (7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday – 38 hours).

* 25 days holiday + statutory holidays.

* Financial support for professional certifications.

* Pension scheme.

* Birthday bonus.

* Subsidised on-site canteen.

* Discounted PureGym membership