Quality and Applications Engineer

Join Our Team as a Quality & Applications Engineer!
Location: Blyth
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 43,000 - 45,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to expand your skill set in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our client, a global leader in safety-critical mechanical products, is on the lookout for a Quality & Applications Engineer to join their established engineering team in Blyth. This is your chance to thrive in a role that marries quality focus with CAD support!

The Role:
Quality Engineering (Primary Focus)

• Lead and support quality activities across manufacturing operations.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Support internal and external audits to maintain top-tier quality standards.
• Uphold and improve quality systems in accordance with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Produce comprehensive quality documentation, technical reports, and inspection records.
• Be the key quality contact between engineering, production, and suppliers.

Applications / CAD Support (Secondary Focus)

• utilise SolidWorks to view, amend, and update existing 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Provide CAD support for applications, customer inquiries, and quality investigations.
• Assist with engineering change documentation (no full design ownership required).
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure drawings and specifications are clear and practical.

Note: No deep design engineering experience required - a solid working knowledge of CAD/SolidWorks is all you need!

About You:

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools, processes, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 / ISO14001 (practical experience preferred).
• Comfortable using CAD/SolidWorks for review and modification of drawings.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Well-organised, proactive, and confident working across teams.
• Experience in applications, graduate, or hands-on engineering is a plus, but not essential.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive Salary: 43,000 basic, with OTE up to 45,000
• Day Shift Role: Enjoy an excellent work-life balance!
• Training & Development: Opportunities in both quality and applications engineering.
• Career Progression: Grow your career within a global organisation.
• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Why Apply?
This is an amazing opportunity for a quality-driven engineer eager for variety, responsibility, and the chance to enhance their CAD experience-all without diving into a full design role! If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing-apply today!

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