25 quality control engineer jobs found in Leicester

Job Title Project Quality Control Engineer Summary We are looking for an experienced Project Quality Control Engineer to join a major project based at our client’s Leicester site. This role is ideal for professionals with strong inspection and quality management experience within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear engineering. The successful candidate will ensure supplier compliance and manage all quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle. Salary £40–£45 per hour (Umbrella)  Location and Working Pattern Leicester – Radar Road (on-site) Contract duration: 12 months Client Overview Our client operates within the nuclear engineering sector, delivering high-quality projects to strict regulatory standards. Responsibilities Liaise with customers to define quality assurance and inspection requirements. Review and approve supplier quality arrangements, including QCPs, weld schedules, and NDT procedures. Attend supply chain kick-off meetings and ensure...

NEW Job Opportunity - Quality Control Engineer - Initially 12 Month Contract - Based in Leicester Job Title: Quality Control Engineer Location: Leicester Duration: 12 Months – Inside IR35 Security Clearance: UK Security Check (SC) Main Purpose The Project Quality Control Engineer will carry out inspection activities and support the Quality Team to ensure compliance with project, customer and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Quality Control & Inspection Liaise with customers on quality and inspection requirements. Review supplier quality documentation, including QCPs, weld schedules and NDT procedures. Attend supplier kick-off meetings and coordinate inspection activities. Produce inspection assignments and liaise with customer inspectors. Conduct risk assessments and perform equipment inspections. Witness NDT, functional testing and other inspection activities. Review inspection records and quality documentation. Produce inspection reports and support...

Main Purpose: The Project Quality Control Engineer will undertake inspection activities and support the quality team to ensure all work complies with project standards and meets customer expectations. Key Responsibilities: Engage with customers to thoroughly understand their quality assurance, control, and inspection requirements. Review and approve supplier quality plans in line with project standards, obtaining customer approval for manufacturing documents such as Quality Control Plans (QCPs), weld schedules, and NDT procedures. Participate in supply chain kick-off meetings to communicate quality expectations to all stakeholders. Allocate inspection tasks efficiently to Inspectors. Organise and conduct inspections, liaising with Customer Inspection personnel as necessary. Perform risk assessments prior to inspection activities. Inspect equipment and witness tasks including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and functional testing. Review and endorse documentation throughout the...

A leading multi-million-pound civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to join the delivery team on a flagship infrastructure project in the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile scheme, working alongside an experienced project team to deliver complex civil engineering works to the highest standards of safety, quality, and programme performance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage engineering activities across multiple work fronts. - Oversee the construction and delivery of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. - Manage setting out, quality assurance, and technical compliance. - Supervise the installation of drainage networks, ducting, and buried pipework. - Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design information. - Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, permits, and associated engineering documentation. - Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are...

Senior Quality EngineerLocation: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire (Site-Based) Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE Bonus Excellent Benefits Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Senior Quality Engineer OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-established global engineering and manufacturing business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing cover for a period of long-term absence. Based at the company's manufacturing facility in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, this Senior Quality Engineer role will be responsible for driving quality performance across manufacturing, supplier and customer activities while supporting both UK and international operations. You'll work closely with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure products and processes consistently meet customer expectations and quality standards. The RoleAs the Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in...

Location: Coventry Hourly Rate: £27.12 per hour Duration: 6 moths with extension or offer of a permanent contract. An established aerospace manufacturing business is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product quality, compliance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction across a high-performance production environment. This is a hands-on manufacturing quality role focused on AS9100 compliance, root cause analysis, APQP and defect reduction within a regulated aerospace environment. Key Responsibilities: • Support manufacturing and production quality activities across the value stream • Conduct audits to AS9100, ISO9001 and aerospace quality standards • Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why and corrective action methodologies • Drive continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives • Support APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans • Review First Article Inspection documentation to AS9102 • Monitor supplier quality and manufacturing quality...

This amazing long term contract Mechanical Design Engineer contract with a leading Formula One organisation in Northamptonshire, is to support a range of high-performance, advanced technology programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to validation and release. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, right-first-time engineering solutions across a variety of technically demanding projects. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies across motorsport and advanced automotive programmes Support engineering activities from clean sheet concept through to end-of-life Produce detailed designs for complex, highly loaded components Apply...

Do you want to work for one of the World’s most famous Car manufacturers based in the West Midlands? -Are you an experienced Packaging Engineer / Packaging Analyst, with strong data analysis and reporting skills? -Are you seeking an exciting contract position that is available to commence as soon as you are, and is paying a highly competitive hourly rate?   If your answer is “yes,” we have the job opportunity for you just here………   The Opportunity Our Client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire, are actively seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer / Packaging Analyst to join their highly successful team with immediate effect on initially a 6-month Contract basis (Inside IR35). On offer to the successful candidate is a highly competitive hourly rate.   As their Packaging Engineer / Packaging Analyst, you will support the development, control, and continuous improvement of packaging fleet, container loops, and related...

Job Description: As a CNC Setter Operator at Cosworth, you will be responsible for manufacturing Crankshafts and Camshafts as well as a variety of other engine components for super/hyper car manufacturers. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up and operating multiple CNC machines, as well as reading and editing programs to ensure smooth operations. You will also be responsible for conducting quality control checks using various measurement tools, and inspecting/maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment. Your goal will be to ensure that all parts meet specifications and to minimise production downtime. The Role:  To manufacture camshafts and crankshafts for Automotive and Aerospace customers. To set and operate machines in a safe manner with regard to themselves and others, complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To produce components to the company standard in the most efficient / cost effective manner. To be familiar with all systems and procedures...

Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | £40-£45/hr (Umbrella) | Birmingham | 6-12 Month Contract Manufacturing Engineer Birmingham Airport £40.00-£45.00 per hour (Umbrella) 6-12 Month Contract Current SC Clearance Preferred An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation supporting complex aircraft maintenance and modification programmes. Working within the Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll produce manufacturing plans and technical work instructions that enable the safe and efficient maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft. You'll collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure work is delivered in line with regulatory and customer requirements. The Role * Produce manufacturing plans and technical work instructions from approved engineering data. * Interpret engineering drawings, OEM documentation and maintenance manuals. * Develop work packages supporting...

Boiler House & Facilities Engineer Location: Erdington Rate: £35-£40 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off (10-hour shifts) We are seeking experienced engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias to support a Facilities team. Essential: - Mechanical or electrical maintenance background - Previous maintenance operations experience - NVQ Level 3 / C&G Part 3 Advanced (or equivalent) - HVAC experience - Facilities Management experience Desirable: - F-Gas and/or Gas Safe qualified - Pipe fitting, hydraulic and mechanical experience - Rapid roller shutter door maintenance - PAT testing - Compressed air systems knowledge - Boiler House / HPHW experience - Experience with barriers, bollards, turnstiles and access control systems - Understanding of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environmental metrics This role would suit a hands-on engineer with strong fault-finding skills and experience maintaining a wide range of building services and plant...

Owen Daniels are currently recruiting on behalf of several prestigious automotive manufacturers across the West Midlands who are looking to appoint experienced Contract Quality Engineers on an immediate basis. These are Outside IR35 contract opportunities offering £35–£40 per hour, long-term potential, and the chance to work with some of the UK's leading automotive manufacturers. The RoleYou'll be joining established manufacturing teams, supporting new and existing programmes while ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the product lifecycle. These are fast-paced environments where you'll be expected to make an immediate impact. Essential Experience To be considered, you'll have: Proven experience within automotive manufacturing A strong background in Quality Engineering Hands-on experience with: APQP PPAP NPI (New Product Introduction) Document Control Core Quality Tools and Planning Activities The ability to work independently and hit the ground runningWhat's...

Junior Data Engineer - Fabric, Azure (Contract) We are looking for a Junior Data Engineer to join our well-established client's Business Insight & Data Science team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern Microsoft data technologies, helping to build and maintain a central data platform that delivers high-quality data for business reporting and analytics. Working alongside experienced Data Engineers, you will develop and support ETL processes, data pipelines and data models, ensuring data is transformed into business-ready datasets for Power BI reporting. You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of our Azure-based data platform and support best practices across data engineering, testing and deployment. Title: Junior Data Engineer Term: 6-month contract Location: Remote with visits to the office in the West Midlands 1-2 times a month Day rate:£160pd- £164pd in scope IR35 Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain...

PROJECT ENGINEER Project Engineer – Groundworks & RC Structures 📍Locations: Somercotes 🕒 Duration: 6 weeks Start Date : 27/07/2026 We are seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our team and deliver a multi-disciplinary civil engineering project across our Somercote. The project involves groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) works and offers the opportunity to work on a high-value, technically challenging development. Key Responsibilities * Manage site works to high standards of safety, quality, and performance in accordance with project procedures and standards. * Lead “setting to work” briefings with a focus on safe and quality-driven execution. * Direct and prioritize daily site activities in line with project requirements. * Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and QA documentation. * Carry out limited setting out duties as required. * Supervise site engineers and manage sub-contractors effectively. * Participate in early design...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a clean water infrastructure project. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying for cofferdam construction and associated temporary works. * Overseeing the installation of clean water pipework in accordance with project specifications. * Managing setting out and quality control for backfilling operations. * Carrying out quality assurance inspections and ensuring works comply with design requirements. * Producing accurate as-built surveys and maintaining site records. * Interpreting technical drawings and coordinating engineering activities with the site team. Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience working as a standalone Site Engineer on civil engineering or utility infrastructure projects. * Strong knowledge of clean water pipeline installation, cofferdams, and backfilling operations. * Ability to interpret technical...

Moron Edge is currently recruiting for a CAMO Engineer to be based out of Birmingham airport on behalf of our Aerospace clients on an initial 12- month contract. Our client is looking for a highly skilled aircraft production/maintenance Quality Assurance Engineer to support its E-7 contract to modify five B(Apply online only)NG aircraft to the E-7 standard by STS Aerospace at their Birmingham International Airport facility. The E-7 On-Site Quality Assurance Engineer will be part of the growing BDUK Aircraft Programme Quality team, working within the Fixed Wing area, reporting to the BDUK Fixed Wing Quality Manager and taking day to day tasking from the on-site E-7 Quality Manager, providing QA inspections, MRB and design oversight during the major modification programme.  Providing QA oversight of the on-site ASC2 design teams’ activities, to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.  The role will also include monitoring and support to the contracted Part 145 maintenance...

Our client, an international aerospace company working in the defence sector has an opportunity for experienced Quality Management Specialist to join them on a contract basis. This opportunity is to work within the Engineering Function in to support existing aircraft programs. The E-7 On-Site Quality Assurance Engineer will be part of the growing Aircraft Programme Quality team, working within the Fixed Wing area, reporting to the Fixed Wing Quality Manager and taking day to day tasking from the on-site E-7 Quality Manager, providing QA inspections, MRB and design oversight during the major modification programme. Providing QA oversight of the on-site ASC2 design teams' activities, to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance. The role will also include monitoring and support to the contracted Part 145 maintenance organisation, embodying the modification and supporting Part M oversight where required. Role: Quality Management Specialist Location: Birmingham Airport Hours:...

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and aerospace sector, is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer to join a major military aircraft programme supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most advanced airborne surveillance platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to work at the heart of a complex engineering environment, supporting production, driving process improvements, and helping deliver cutting-edge defence capability. Working within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll play a key role in translating engineering designs into efficient, compliant manufacturing processes while supporting production throughout the product lifecycle. The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll act as the interface between engineering and production, ensuring manufacturing requirements are successfully integrated into programme delivery. You'll develop manufacturing plans, create technical work...

Site Engineer required for 3 months on groundworks project in Rugeley. Site Engineer will be required to set out for bolts, bases, drainage, utilities, slab, foundations, S278, sewers and externals. The project is a £25 Million new build industrial unit. Site Engineer will preferably supply own kit and will have laptop and CAD package. Site Engineer role: • Setting out and quality checks for structural steelwork, drainage works, underpinning, earthworks and excavations, groundworks • Check setting out information • Establish primary and secondary dimensional control • Check and record control points • Complete Permit to Load/Strike • Requisition materials for in situ concrete works and obtain approvals • Supervise concrete deliveries inc pre and post-pour Inspections • Maintain site diary inc maintaining good housekeeping on site • Manage and co-ordinate construction of all structural elements • Set out and maintain structural accuracy and main and internal gridlines inc levels •...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of infrastructure works on a live civil engineering project. This role will suit a hands-on engineer with a strong background in setting out, quality control and day-to-day technical support across heavy civils and infrastructure environments. The scope of works will include drainage, reinforced concrete works, culverts and roads, so we are keen to speak with individuals who have delivered a mix of highways, groundworks, utilities/water or wider infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for setting out and surveying works, checking line and level, interpreting drawings, managing QA documentation and ensuring work is delivered in line with specification, programme and site standards. You will also work closely with the site team, subcontractors and management to resolve technical issues, maintain progress on site and ensure works are completed safely and correctly first time