Quality Engineer

Location:

Chesterfield, UK

Hours

Job Category

Salary

Full Time

Engineering

£30,000 - £35,000 DOE

About the Role

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are exclusively working with an established manufacturing and distribution business with a strong reputation within the industry. 

They pride themselves on being a close-knit team where people work collaboratively, take ownership of their responsibilities, and are committed to delivering high standards of quality and service.

They value strong working relationships, trust, and loyalty, and are looking for an individual who can become a valued long-term member of our team.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the day-to-day operations of the Quality Department. Working closely with the Quality Manager and colleagues across the business, you will play a key role in ensuring products, processes, and suppliers consistently meet the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, methodical, and confident in identifying and addressing quality concerns. You will investigate quality issues, support supplier performance management, drive corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within an established manufacturing environment.

Duties include:

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Quality Department.

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Carry out dimensional inspections using equipment such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.

• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and procedures.

• Investigate non-conformances, internal quality concerns, and customer complaints.

• Conduct root cause analysis and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

• Work closely with suppliers to address quality issues and monitor supplier performance.

• Participate in regular supplier performance reviews and quality improvement activities.

• Support internal audits and quality management system requirements.

• Assist with the calibration and control of inspection and measuring equipment.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across quality, production, and supply chain functions.

• Assist with the inspection, containment, and sorting of non-conforming products where required.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties in support of the Quality Department and wider business.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar quality-focused role.

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.

• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Familiarity with environmental regulations including RoHS, REACH, and related compliance requirements.

• Experience using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer quality concerns.

• Experience monitoring supplier performance and supporting supplier quality activities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work methodically and follow procedures.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience conducting internal quality audits.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience within a manufacturing distribution environment.

• Understanding of calibration systems and metrology principles.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-focused and quality-driven.

• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

• Reliable, organised, and self-motivated.

• Confident raising concerns and challenging quality issues when necessary.

• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Comfortable liaising with internal departments and external suppliers.

• Eager to develop knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Positive attitude with a willingness to support the wider team.

What We Offer

• A stable position within an established manufacturing and distribution business.

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Ongoing training and development.

• A varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the business.

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benifits:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday (flexible working pattern)

Christmas shut down + 28 days

Clean working environment

Christmas bonus