Location: Blyth
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to expand your skill set in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our client, a global leader in safety-critical mechanical products, is on the lookout for a Quality & Applications Engineer to join their established engineering team in Blyth. This is your chance to thrive in a role that marries quality focus with CAD support!
The Role:
Quality Engineering (Primary Focus)
Lead and support quality activities across manufacturing operations.
Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and conduct root-cause analysis.
Support internal and external audits to maintain top-tier quality standards.
Uphold and improve quality systems in accordance with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Produce comprehensive quality documentation, technical reports, and inspection records.
Be the key quality contact between engineering, production, and suppliers.Applications / CAD Support (Secondary Focus)
utilise SolidWorks to view, amend, and update existing 3D models and engineering drawings.
Provide CAD support for applications, customer inquiries, and quality investigations.
Assist with engineering change documentation (no full design ownership required).
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure drawings and specifications are clear and practical.
Note: No deep design engineering experience required - a solid working knowledge of CAD/SolidWorks is all you need!
About You:
Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
Strong working knowledge of quality tools, processes, and problem-solving methodologies.
Familiarity with ISO9001 / ISO14001 (practical experience preferred).
Comfortable using CAD/SolidWorks for review and modification of drawings.
Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Well-organised, proactive, and confident working across teams.
Experience in applications, graduate, or hands-on engineering is a plus, but not essential.
What's On Offer:
Competitive Salary: £43,000 basic, with OTE up to £45,000
Day Shift Role: Enjoy an excellent work-life balance!
Training & Development: Opportunities in both quality and applications engineering.
Career Progression: Grow your career within a global organisation.
Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and engaging work environment.Why Apply?
This is an amazing opportunity for a quality-driven engineer eager for variety, responsibility, and the chance to enhance their CAD experience-all without diving into a full design role! If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing-apply today!
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Salary description
£43000.00 - £45000.00 per year