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Manufacturing Quality Engineer


Company : Express Recruitment


Location : Nottingham, England


Created : 2025-04-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a European defence manufacturer who are one of the world leaders in their field. Due to continued growth and as part of a success planning strategy to succeed a senior member of their Quality department, this is a rare opportunity for an individual to join a thriving organisation that is offering a clear career development path.In return, you will receive a generous starting salary of up to 40,000 amongst a host of other benefits including matched pension up to 5%, non-contractual annual bonus, salary sacrifice car scheme, access to retailer discounts, flexible working and 12pm finishes on Friday.Due to the nature of the sector our client operates in, the successful candidate will be subject to a standard DBS check. Further to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license and passport is required due to occasional travel commitments.Roles & ResponsibilitiesInspect goods when received, ensuring records on the quality management systems are maintainedLiaise frequently with overseas sub-contractors, providing push back on quality issues such as non-conforming partsInvestigate non-compliances and implement and drive corrective actionsOperate a range of calibration measuring equipment to perform detailed inspections on a range of precision parts, including checking geometric tolerancesMaintain the calibration and SAP systemsPerform periodic audits of the quality system and produce regular reports to display findingsCollaborate with cross-functional department heads to undergo a range of quality focused projects, including helping to drive business improvement processesTravel to Germany on occasions to visit partnering factory and provide audits and risk assessments of the suppliers manufacturing plantQualifications & ExperienceDegree or formal qualification in relevant engineering disciplineExperienced in light manufacturing environment highly desirableProven experience in updating and maintaining QMSDemonstrable hands-on experience with a range of inspection equipment, including Callipers, Micrometres, Shadowgraphs, Hardness Testers, Verniers etcExperience in geometric tolerancing a distinct advantageAbility to read and interpret complex precision CAD diagramsAbility to communicate on all senior levelsConfident in ability to communicate with sub-contractors and raise compliance and quality issues in a professional but authoritative mannerProficient IT skills, including SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookEligible and willing to obtain an enhanced DBS certificationFull UK driving license and valid British passportAbout Express RecruitmentExpress Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations every time of over 267,000 candidates.We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.Vacancy SummaryHours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (37 Hours)Location: NottinghamSalary: 40,000 per annum D.O.E + BonusContract Type: PermanentUnfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.