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Junior Quality Engineer

Odin Recruitment GroupWithington, Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Junior

Job Description

Junior Quality Engineer<br />***this would be great for someone who has completed a full apprenticeship with hands on experience***<br />Are you looking to build a long-term career in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Engineer to join our growing team.<br />This is an excellent entry-level position for someone with manufacturing quality experience who is eager to develop their technical skills and progress into a fully qualified Quality Engineer role. You'll work alongside experienced Quality Engineers, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.<br />What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting the Quality Engineering team with day-to-day quality assurance activities.
  • Assisting with product conformity checks and ensuring compliance with customer and industry specifications.
  • Supporting calibration activities and maintaining quality records.
  • Assisting with the administration and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) / Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • Working with manufacturing teams to help maintain high quality standards from raw material through to finished product.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting departmental projects..<br />What We're Looking For
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally in a quality-related role.
  • A good understanding of manufacturing quality processes, including:
  • Product conformance
  • Calibration
  • Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Knowledge of manufacturing principles throughout the production process, from raw materials to finished products.
  • An understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and/or Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
  • Experience working within highly regulated industries such as aerospace or defence would be advantageous.
  • Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
  • Competent IT and administrative skills.
  • A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a desire to develop a career in Quality Engineering.<br />Why Join Us?
  • Structured career progression with a clear pathway into a Quality Engineer position.
  • Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced Quality Engineers.
  • Opportunity to work within a high-quality manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defence standards.
  • Gain valuable experience across quality systems, compliance, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement.
  • Be part of a supportive team where your development is encouraged and recognised.<br />If you're passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you

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