What Jobs are available for Quality Control in West Midlands?

What you’ll be doing (Quality Engineer / Quality Control Technician responsibilities):

• Carrying out hands-on inspections of incoming parts and finished products. 
• Manually checking components (sometimes in the hundreds or thousands per month).
• Using Excel spreadsheets to record and analyse inspection data.
• Assisting with supplier quality issues, reporting non-conformances, and supporting investigations. 
• Manage and oversee the calibration of inspection equipment. 
• Supporting customer quality checks, PPAP submissions, and internal audits. 
• Compile ISIR’s for PPAP submissions and product approvals.

What we’re looking for:

• An engineering qualification (degree, HNC, or similar) or some hands-on manufacturing/engineering experience. 
• A sharp eye for detail and patience to carry out repetitive inspection work accurately. 
• Confident IT skills (particularly Excel). 
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on and practical work, as it involves standing, bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasionally working on their feet.
• An awareness of quality tools, such as PPAP, SPC, and FMEA, would be desirable. 

Why join?

• Global engineering business with strong career progression opportunities.
• Excellent training in quality tools and processes, build a long-term career in Quality Engineering.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension, life insurance, and other benefits upon completion of the probationary period.

Job Title: Quality Control Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary : Competitive

Our client is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to ensure that all products and services meet customer specifications, internal standards, and legal requirements. The role involves reviewing and creating work instructions, conducting thorough inspections throughout the production process, and driving the investigation and resolution of quality issues. This position plays a key role in maintaining the company's quality management and calibration systems, while liaising with customers, suppliers, and external inspectors to uphold the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and record comprehensive inspections on incoming materials, in-process work, and final products.
• Perform internal QMS and product-specific audits, coordinating inspections with external parties where required.
• Halt any process or delivery if quality compliance is at risk, immediately informing the Production Manager.
• Review and issue clear work instructions for contracts to meet customer and internal standards.
• Raise, review, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), concession reports, and material certifications.
• Initiate and participate in investigations into warranty claims and quality problems, utilising Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Assess claims and coordinate corrective actions, driving continuous improvement to enhance processes and reduce waste.
• Maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and monitor its effectiveness.
• Manage the equipment calibration system, performing internal calibrations and coordinating external ones.
• Liaise with customer representatives and suppliers to ensure adherence to all quality requirements.
• Collate data dossiers and support the Operations Manager in compiling and publishing KPIs.
• Advise staff on health and safety hazards and stop any unsafe actions observed.

Skills & Experience

• CSWIP 3.0 or higher is required.
• PCN Level II for MPI and DPI, or an equivalent qualification.
• Apprenticeship certificate in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proven experience dealing directly with external suppliers and customers.
• Familiarity with Quality Standards such as ISO 9001 and industry standards like ASME.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, results-orientated, self-motivated, with a "can-do" attitude.
• Able to develop strong working relationships with the team and customers.
• Excellent communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply company principles and tools, including operational control concepts (OCCs).

What you’ll be doing (Quality Engineer / Quality Control Technician responsibilities):

• Carrying out hands-on inspections of incoming parts and finished products. 
• Manually checking components (sometimes in the hundreds or thousands per month).
• Using Excel spreadsheets to record and analyse inspection data.
• Assisting with supplier quality issues, reporting non-conformances, and supporting investigations. 
• Manage and oversee the calibration of inspection equipment. 
• Supporting customer quality checks, PPAP submissions, and internal audits. 
• Compile ISIR’s for PPAP submissions and product approvals.

What we’re looking for:

• An engineering qualification (degree, HNC, or similar) or some hands-on manufacturing/engineering experience. 
• A sharp eye for detail and patience to carry out repetitive inspection work accurately. 
• Confident IT skills (particularly Excel). 
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on and practical work, as it involves standing, bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasionally working on their feet.
• An awareness of quality tools, such as PPAP, SPC, and FMEA, would be desirable. 

Why join?

• Global engineering business with strong career progression opportunities.
• Excellent training in quality tools and processes, build a long-term career in Quality Engineering.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension, life insurance, and other benefits upon completion of the probationary period.

• Conducting visual inspections and functional tests on raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods.
• Utilising measuring instruments and testing equipment to verify product dimensions, tolerances, and performance characteristics against specifications.
• Documenting inspection results accurately and thoroughly in quality control logs and databases.
• Identifying non-conforming products and initiating the non-conformance reporting process.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participating in internal quality audits and supporting external audits.
• Maintaining a clean and organised inspection area, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and in good working order.
• Adhering to all company quality policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and reducing waste.
• Providing feedback to production teams regarding quality trends and areas for improvement.

Great opportunity to work as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for our client, which processes and manufactures yogurts and desserts, supplying the UK market as one of the most efficient yogurt processors in the world.

Staffline is recruiting Quality Control Laboratory Technicians in Market Drayton.

The rate of pay is £14.23 per hour.

Hours of Work, Shift, and Work Pattern Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts with a 45-minute paid break
- Average of 42 hours per week
- 4 on 4 off, days only - 7am to 7pm

Your Time at Work

As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician your duties include:

- General laboratory duties, including cleaning, preparing reagents, and cleaning glassware
- Taking samples from process, production, and warehouse, and adding results to databases ready for testing
- Rotate stock in the control temperature room
- Ensure external laboratory samples are collected and booked according to the schedule
- Assuring accurate and complete records of work done, and all other appropriate laboratory information and results are maintained.
- Adhere to all legal and company standards & procedures with reference to health & safety at work
- Report records, hazards, accidents and potential accidents

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have good communication and timekeeping skills. You will work efficiently and cleanly.

Applicants will hold a Level 2/basic Food Safety qualification and a Level 2/basic Working Safely certificate.

Experience in a similar role is required.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £14.23 per hour
- 7am to 7pm
- On-site support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1MUD

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

Great opportunity to work as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for our client, which processes and manufactures yogurts and desserts, supplying the UK market as one of the most efficient yogurt processors in the world.

Staffline is recruiting Quality Control Laboratory Technicians in Market Drayton.

The rate of pay is £14.23 per hour.

Hours of Work, Shift, and Work Pattern Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts with a 45-minute paid break
- Average of 42 hours per week
- 4 on 4 off, days only - 7am to 7pm

Your Time at Work

As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician your duties include:

- General laboratory duties, including cleaning, preparing reagents, and cleaning glassware
- Taking samples from process, production, and warehouse, and adding results to databases ready for testing
- Rotate stock in the control temperature room
- Ensure external laboratory samples are collected and booked according to the schedule
- Assuring accurate and complete records of work done, and all other appropriate laboratory information and results are maintained.
- Adhere to all legal and company standards & procedures with reference to health & safety at work
- Report records, hazards, accidents and potential accidents

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have good communication and timekeeping skills. You will work efficiently and cleanly.

Applicants will hold a Level 2/basic Food Safety qualification and a Level 2/basic Working Safely certificate.

Experience in a similar role is required.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £14.23 per hour
- 7am to 7pm
- On-site support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1MUD

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Lead and mentor the quality control team, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
• Establish quality control procedures, including inspection, testing, and sampling protocols.
• Monitor production processes to identify potential quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality deviations and implement preventive measures.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams on new product development to ensure quality is integrated from the outset.
• Oversee product release processes and documentation.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Champion a company-wide culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in developing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in quality management software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is essential.