Quality Inspector

We’re hiring for a Quality Engineer to join a growing engineering firm based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a key role for someone with a strong background in continuous improvement and change management, who can take ownership of shop floor sign-offs and play an active role in continuous improvement projects.

You’ll be joining a growing business with a clear focus on quality, performance, and long-term success.

What’s on offer?

• £45,000 per year (depending on experience)
• 7:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 3:30pm finish on Friday
• Salary bonus of between 5% – 10%
• Movement into a Quality Manager within 18 months
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to join an ambitious business focused on excellence
• Share scheme after successful term

What will you be doing as a Quality Engineer?

• Performing root cause analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting the preparation and development of SOPs for audits
• Preparing the company for internal and external audits
• Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring final product quality meets specification
• Maintaining accurate records and inspection traceability
• Inspecting fabrication, welding, and painting work on the shop floor with sign-off and rejection authority
• Working closely with production teams to identify issues and uphold quality standards

What do you need?

• Proven background in Quality Engineering with implementation of SOPs
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Confident using IT systems to support documentation and audit preparation

What’s nice to have?

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods
• Financial awareness (CapEx / OpEx understanding)

If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of quality on the shop floor and make a visible impact on operations, this could be a great fit. Apply today for immediate consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.