Job Details

Quality Engineer
📍 Darlington
🕒 Full Time

Working Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
Flexibility may be required to accommodate overtime when meeting customer deadlines.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about precision engineering and quality assurance, with future progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and measurements using a Faro Arm to ensure product quality

• Work closely with production teams to maintain and improve quality standards

• Support automotive plastics projects and quality processes for both plastics and metal components

• Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Assist in developing and maintaining quality documentation and reporting systems

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing and engineering processes

• Support innovation in materials, production methods, and product design

Candidate Requirements

• Experience using Faro Arm inspection equipment

• Experience within automotive plastics preferred

• Exposure to metal components advantageous but not essential

• Experience inspecting machined components

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ambition to progress into a Quality Manager role

• Experience within automotive or aerospace sectors is beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Supportive and dynamic working environment

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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