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Quality Engineer

Posted 04 December 2025
Salary £40,000 Per Year
LocationPeterlee
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140052
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are now looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

  • Performs system and process audits internally and for local suppliers.

  • Defines product quality specifications and requirements and qualifies and approves potential suppliers.

  • Defines quality planning of products and conducts inspection and approval.

  • Performs analyses, tests and evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

  • Ensures the accuracy and reliability of all testing.

  • Completes reporting and documentation of tests and inspections.

  • Develops new quality test methods.

  • Assists plant management in tracking process performance.

  • Maintains and improves laboratory standards. 

  • May lead a team of QC operators.

  • Follow quality control objectives as per Automotive Quality Standards.

  • All relevant procedures must be followed to ensure Customer Satisfaction and achievement of plant objectives.

About You

  • Must have a quality or technical qualification or equivalent.

  • Will ideally have 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role.

  • Must have knowledge of automotive industry norms such as ISO9001 & IATF16949 rules.

  • Must have knowledge of the following quality standards/methods:  FMEA, 8D and PPAP.

  • Will ideally have knowledge of audit management VDA 6.3 rules.

  • Must have excellent English language skills and be computer literate.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to work within an International team and Global organisation.

  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

  • Reliable and flexible in their approach to everyday work requirements.

  • An ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude and be naturally inquisitive.

  • Have an analytical approach to their daily work.

The Rewards and the Benefits

  • Competitive pay.

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • Career development opportunities.

  • Death in service benefit.

  • Employee Assistance Programme.

  • A supportive and friendly team culture.