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.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
