Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryDE24 8ZF, Normanton, DerbypermanentPosted: 7 July 2026
Apply NowDerby | Quality Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
Monday – Thursday: 8am to 4.45pm,
Friday - 8am to 12.30pm
Salary💷 £43,680per annum
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
* Maintain and improve the quality management systems, processes and related approvals
* Support, develop and improve the relationship with our quality contacts within our customer and supplier base
* Support and promote improvement activities to directly benefit our products and manufacturing processes
* To work within cross functional teams to support business development, growth and improvement projects as required
* To support, develop, maintain and improve the company’s quality management system and conduct internal audits against the system.
* To support and lead on customer and supplier audits and ensure that all customer requirements are satisfied.
* To develop and support the systems and co-ordinate the activities required for approvals/regulation by external bodies.
* To support calibration activity of all instruments on regular basis
* To liaise with customers on any customer quality concerns and takes the necessary steps to resolve such concerns
* To conduct root cause analyses, SPC and other appropriate quality tools and techniques to ensure that the manufacturing processes meet customer requirements
* To provide technical support for the processes carried out in the Treatments facility
* To manage and develop the members of the ILC team to ensure the appropriate level of skills and knowledge exist to support the ongoing requirements of the business
* To support the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation
* To work in conjunction with the site management team, identifying opportunities to implement best practice
* To liaise with manufacturing function to provide support for problem resolution as required
* To support cost reduction initiatives
* Working to ISO 5001/9001 standards
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Qualified Engineer
* Previous Internal auditing experience
* Experience in lean tools such as 8D, Kaizen (Continues Improvement) process
* Experience in customer/supplier facing for quality related products / issues
* Chemical and special processes knowledge
* Ideally Aerospace manufacturing background ideally specific NADCAP experience
* New Product Introduction & associated tools FMEA, APQP + PPAP Awareness
* Practical Problem-Solving skills
* Strong leadership and communication skills covering all levels of the organisation
* Excellent IT Skills
Key responsibilities and duties of role:
* Supporting and improving relationships and performances with customers and supplier
* Successful completion of root cause analysis to drive product improvement
* Successful completion of investigation reviews and Verification prior to submission to customers
* Successful project implementation to improve quality performances and reduce costs
The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
Monday – Thursday: 8am to 4.45pm,
Friday - 8am to 12.30pm
Salary💷 £43,680per annum
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
* Maintain and improve the quality management systems, processes and related approvals
* Support, develop and improve the relationship with our quality contacts within our customer and supplier base
* Support and promote improvement activities to directly benefit our products and manufacturing processes
* To work within cross functional teams to support business development, growth and improvement projects as required
* To support, develop, maintain and improve the company’s quality management system and conduct internal audits against the system.
* To support and lead on customer and supplier audits and ensure that all customer requirements are satisfied.
* To develop and support the systems and co-ordinate the activities required for approvals/regulation by external bodies.
* To support calibration activity of all instruments on regular basis
* To liaise with customers on any customer quality concerns and takes the necessary steps to resolve such concerns
* To conduct root cause analyses, SPC and other appropriate quality tools and techniques to ensure that the manufacturing processes meet customer requirements
* To provide technical support for the processes carried out in the Treatments facility
* To manage and develop the members of the ILC team to ensure the appropriate level of skills and knowledge exist to support the ongoing requirements of the business
* To support the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation
* To work in conjunction with the site management team, identifying opportunities to implement best practice
* To liaise with manufacturing function to provide support for problem resolution as required
* To support cost reduction initiatives
* Working to ISO 5001/9001 standards
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Qualified Engineer
* Previous Internal auditing experience
* Experience in lean tools such as 8D, Kaizen (Continues Improvement) process
* Experience in customer/supplier facing for quality related products / issues
* Chemical and special processes knowledge
* Ideally Aerospace manufacturing background ideally specific NADCAP experience
* New Product Introduction & associated tools FMEA, APQP + PPAP Awareness
* Practical Problem-Solving skills
* Strong leadership and communication skills covering all levels of the organisation
* Excellent IT Skills
Key responsibilities and duties of role:
* Supporting and improving relationships and performances with customers and supplier
* Successful completion of root cause analysis to drive product improvement
* Successful completion of investigation reviews and Verification prior to submission to customers
* Successful project implementation to improve quality performances and reduce costs
The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance