Quality Engineer | Derby | £40,000 - £45,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity
Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a leading rail specialist in Derby to appoint a proactive Quality Engineer. This is a rare "blank canvas" opportunity to join an expanding engineering business that is moving from a reactive to a proactive quality culture. Our client has a full order book and is looking for a specialist who wants to put their own stamp on a Quality Management System. If you enjoy the challenge of identifying root causes and developing new processes from scratch to ensure "Right-First-Time" delivery, this is the perfect career move for you.

Responsibilities:

Proactive Quality Management: Identify internal non-conformances early to prevent them from becoming external issues; lead 8D investigations and root-cause analysis.

System Development: Rather than just following existing rules, you will support the business in writing and developing new quality processes as they continue to scale.

Inspection & Assurance: Conduct in-process checks, final inspections, and FAIR reviews, ensuring all engineering drawings and tolerances are strictly adhered to.

Competence Oversight: Provide assurance that all work executed across the client's operational sites is done so by competent personnel in accordance with specified standards.

Collaboration: Work floor-side with workshop, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive a culture where quality is never compromised for speed.

The Candidate:
The successful candidate will hold an HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline and possess a deep understanding of ISO 9001:2015. Previous experience within the Rail sector or a similar heavy engineering environment is essential. We are looking for a personality that stands out - you shouldn't be a "wallflower." You will need a good sense of humour, the ability to "work in the grey" while systems are being built, and the confidence to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement for the client.

Location: Derby (5 days on-site with occasional site-based audits).

Salary: Up to £45,000

About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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