Hays Engineering

Your new company A well-established SME manufacturing business based in East Lancashire is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support its growing quality function. The organisation operates in a regulated manufacturing environment and supplies engineered products to a range of industrial and commercial customers. Your new role Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider engineering and production teams, you will support day-to-day quality assurance activities across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career quality professional to develop hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) Assisting with internal audits and contributing to corrective and preventive actions Conducting basic inspection and verification activities in line with engineering drawings and specifications Assisting with document control, quality records, and standard operating procedures Supporting compliance with relevant quality standards and customer requirements Liaising with production and engineering teams to promote best practice and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed A qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Some exposure to quality assurance or manufacturing environments (placement, apprenticeship or graduate experience welcome) A basic understanding of quality systems and engineering documentation Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving Good communication skills and the confidence to work cross-functionally A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a supportive SME setting What you'll get in return The opportunity to develop a career in quality assurance within a stable manufacturing business Hands-on exposure to quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement activities Training and mentoring from experienced quality professionals A supportive SME environment with genuine scope for progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company A global leader in industrial technology and automation, this organisation designs and manufactures advanced drive and control solutions used worldwide. Based at an award-winning manufacturing site in Congleton, the business combines engineering excellence with a strong focus on innovation, digitisation, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where engineering best practice is shared globally. Your new role As a Test Engineer within a high-performance manufacturing environment, you'll take ownership of delivering robust, scalable test solutions across a variable speed drives portfolio. The role blends hands-on engineering with continuous improvement, supporting both existing production and new product introductions.You'll design, deploy, and maintain PCB- and product-level test systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams, you'll analyse machine data, troubleshoot issues, and drive capability improvements. You'll also play a key role in mentoring technicians and colleagues on test engineering principles.This role suits engineers from electronics, test, automation, manufacturing, or electrical engineering backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced, technology-led environment. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualification, e.g NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree (or equivalent experience) Hands-on experience with automated and/or manual test systems in a manufacturing environment Strong problem-solving capability, including the use of statistical or data-driven methods Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable: Exposure to programming (e.g. C/C++, graphical or low-code environments) Experience with ICT or flying-probe test platforms (e.g. Keysight, Teradyne, Takaya, SPEA) Familiarity with PLC-based control systems (TIA Portal experience advantageous) Knowledge of PUWER and practical risk assessment processes What you'll get in return Salary up to 55,000 Annual performance-related bonus Flexible working hours to support work-life balance Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of holiday Long-term career development within a global engineering organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)