Position : Production Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer
Location :Kirkbymoorside
Sector : Design & Manufacturing
Hybrid : No
Salary : £19.23/hr
Please note this is a 4 day working week Monday-ThursdayAbout us
We are a forward-thinking UK design and manufacturing business with 62 years of precision engineering heritage and an exciting future. We support a global customer base across demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Space, Medical, Automotive and Construction, delivering high-quality custom engineering solutions where precision, reliability and innovation matter. Our business is on a significant growth trajectory, backed by a strong order book and continued investment in our people, equipment and capabilities. This creates real opportunities for skilled individuals who want to build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing. You will join a committed, supportive team with a shared sense of purpose. Teamwork, quality and involvement are central to how we work, and we encourage everyone to contribute ideas, make a difference and share in our success.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to support Machine shop production by ensuring that machined components are manufactured to the required quality standards, customer specifications and engineering drawings. Working closely with CNC setters, operators, inspectors and engineering teams, the Production Quality Engineer will help prevent defects, resolve quality issues quickly, improve inspection and control methods, and drive continuous improvement across machining processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily machine shop production by resolving quality issues quickly and effectively.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and GD&T callouts.
- Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, first-off checks, in-process inspection routines, and final inspection requirements.
- Investigate non-conformances, customer concerns, scrap, rework, and process variation using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys
- Lead corrective and preventive actions to remove recurring defects and improve process capability.
- Monitor quality performance indicators including scrap, rework, right-first-time, customer returns.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a practical, quality-focused individual with strong machine shop knowledge and experience supporting production quality in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment. You will be confident working with engineering drawings, inspection requirements and production teams to prevent defects, resolve issues and improve machining process performance.
Required abilities
- Experience in a machine shop, production quality, inspection or precision engineering environment.
- Good understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, tolerances and common causes of machining defects.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, surface finish requirements and GD&T callouts.
- Knowledge of inspection methods, measuring equipment, first-off checks, in-process inspection and final inspection requirements.
- Able to investigate non-conformances, scrap, rework and process variation using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to record information accurately and support clear quality documentation.
- Confident communicator who can work effectively with CNC setters, operators, inspectors, engineers and production leadership.
Desirable abilities
- Experience in aerospace, defence or precision engineering sectors.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday - 7:00 to 17:30
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Permanent employment with a growing advanced manufacturing business.
- Alternative shift options.
- Company pension, enhanced holiday entitlement, sickness benefits and death in service.
- Structured 6-month onboarding and training programme, with career progression opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus, free onsite parking, Cycle to Work scheme and possible relocation or travel support.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to join a respected specialist engineering business with modern equipment, structured training and long-term career prospects. You will become part of a team focused on quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Equal opportunities statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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