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Quality Engineer (Welding & NDT)

Posted: 10/10/25
Recruiter:HUNTER SELECTION
Reference:3010958416
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£50,000 - £55,000 Annual BENEFITS
Location:Desborough, Northamptonshire
Description:

Project Quality Engineer

Near Desborough

55,000 DOE

  • Mon-fri days
  • 25 days + banks (rising)
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Annual Pay rise
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Highstreet vouchers/ discounts
  • On-going internal and external training

This is an opportunity with a well-established UK manufacturing company who are growing, investing in their military and defense projects. This company, part of a larger group, offers autonomy and the chance to really impact the team with the changes you bring in!


Roles/Responsibilities

This role is a mixture of desk-based work and hands-on participation on the shop floor within a heavy engineering environment. Tasks will include:

  • Ensuring the company are compliant to rigorous standards and requirements and completing all related technical documentation
  • Performing NDT, MPI and LPU test and inspections
  • Tracking quality milestones, risks, cost, impacts and using this data to create quality plans
  • Work to ISO9001 standards and assist in achieving AS9100 certification
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System
  • Carry out supplier visits and implement feedback
  • Train and mentor junior employees within the Quality departmtent

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A strong engineering background (mechanical, materials, manufacturing, welding etc) This can be in the form of a qualification or significant experience
  • Strong knowledge and experience of NDT
  • PCN Level 2 or CSWIP Certification
  • Experience in a Quality Engineer role within a heavy engineering/ fabrication/ welding environment

Desirable:

  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Experience in nuclear or military industries

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant Hazel Luna

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.


Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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