Quality Engineer

Deliver. Influence. Uphold Quality Excellence.
A high-impact opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing site in Darlington. This is a visible, hands-on quality position suited to engineers who are passionate about continuous improvement, best-in-class standards, and positively influencing business outcomes.
This is not an audit-focused or administrative role — it is a technical, process-driven quality position where you'll own and drive improvements across production and supply chains, working with colleagues at all levels.
What You'll Gain

• Ownership of on-site quality improvement initiatives in a high-performing manufacturing environment
• Exposure to senior quality, production, and engineering leadership
• Influence over product and process conformity, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to apply APQP, IATF 16949, ISO, and Core Tools in a real-world setting
• Standard benefits package (including bonus and pension)
• A platform for progression with an internationally recognised engineering environment

Your Impact

• Drive proactive quality control and improvement programmes across production, supply chain, and design
• Lead the implementation of APQP, IATF 16949, ISO, and Core Tools (FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) in daily operations
• Lead and support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for both internal and external issues
• Collaborate closely with production, design engineering, manufacturing teams, and suppliers
• Support audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance activities
• Act as a technical reference on quality tools and methodologies to team members and cross-functional partners
• Represent quality in cross-functional improvement initiatives and projects

You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline preferred
• Experience in a similar quality engineering role (manufacturing/automotive preferred)
• Experience with APQP, Core Tools, IATF 16949, ISO standards, and associated quality systems
• Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage with a range of stakeholders and teams from shop floor to management
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative approach and a commitment to continual improvement and best practice

Additional Information

• Full time position, employees will be required to work the agreed shift patterns.
• Initial travel required (up to 20% in first 3–4 months for training), then fully based onsite

If you're an experienced and self-motivated Quality Engineer ready to drive meaningful impact and quality excellence, apply now for a confidential conversation.