Quality Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 28th April 2026
  • Salary: £10 - £40000 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17099
  • Industry:
  • Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Opportunities for long-term stability, career development, and an early finish on Fridays are just a few of the benefits the Quality Engineer will enjoy while working with this well-established and forward-thinking engineering business.

The successful Quality Engineer will support the manager in maintaining accreditation of the ISO 9001 Management System (QMS), conduct internal audits, data analysis and more. This Quality Engineer position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Based in Brighouse, the company is easily accessible from surrounding areas including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

  • Support the Manager in maintaining ISO 9001 QMS accreditation and compliance with PED 2014/68/EU and PE(S)R 2016 Module H.
  • Carry out internal system audits and manage follow-up corrective and preventative actions in line with QMS requirements.
  • Maintain and improve QMS procedures by reviewing effectiveness, addressing issues raised by departments, and updating documentation, processes, and working practices as required.
  • The Quality Engineer will support the Manager during 3rd party, client, and LQRA audits, ensuring all non-conformances are addressed and closed out.
  • Compile and issue customer certification packs.
  • Review and develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Drive continual improvement through analysis of supplier rejects, in-process rejects, and customer complaints.
  • Support relevant feedback meetings and management reviews, providing data analysis and executive summaries.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
  • Friday: 08:00 – 13:30

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

  • Manufacturing experience and knowledge specifically with valves or pressure systems (essential for this role).
  • EN 10204 certification.
  • Lead/Internal ISO 9001 Auditor.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills as well as being a logical and critical thinker with strong problem solving and failure mode identification capability.
  • Effective planner with ability to anticipate needs and implement structured solutions.

In return, the Quality Engineer will receive:

  • Basic Salary between £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (Dependent upon experience)
  • 33 days annual leave comprising of flexible, statutory and end of year shut-down holidays
  • 5 hr week
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:15pm (lunch 12:00pm – 12:30pm) and Friday 9:00am – 13:30pm
  • Free onsite parking
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Company Pension & Health Care

If you are interested in the Quality Engineer position, please click “APPLY NOW”. Alternatively, please contact Megan from E3 Recruitment.

 
 

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