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James Hall
Engineering Practice Director & Owner
Permanent
Northampton, Northampton
£45,000
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £45,000 p.a depending on experience
Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer with a passion for precision, documentation, and continuous improvement?
EMBS Engineering are working with a long standing precision engineering company, that is a leading manufacturer of complex components for highly regulated industries, with a strong reputation for excellence. They are now looking for a Quality Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis.
Located at their Northampton site, the successful person will play a key role in maintaining and developing their quality management systems and documentation processes.
About the Role:
This position is all about ensuring that every component, whether produced in-house or bought-in, customer and industry standards are paramount. You’ll be at the heart of my client’s quality operations, creating, reviewing, and maintaining detailed documentation and records that underpin their ISO9001 compliance and drive operational excellence.
You’ll collaborate closely with Production and Engineering teams, taking ownership of quality processes, audits, and corrective actions. From preparing quality documentation such as 8D reports, ISIRs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts, to managing inspection reports via Visual IPI, you’ll ensure every quality record is accurate, traceable, and compliant.
What's in it for you?
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
You’ll be an organised and methodical professional with a strong background in quality engineering and documentation. Ideally, you’ll bring:
Strong quality background held within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
Ideally working knowledge of industries such as; Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical, Oil & Gas etc.
Proficiency in Quality Tools such as Control Plans, ISIR, and 8D reporting.
Strong IT skills with ERP and MS Office systems.
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking engineering business where quality, documentation, and continuous improvement are central to success.
If you’re ready to take ownership of quality systems and documentation in a dynamic, precision-focused environment, apply now.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist partnering with leading UK companies across diverse, advanced precision engineering sectors, including Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green/Environmental, and FMCG. We are committed to providing expert support and guidance throughout your job search to help you secure a career-defining role.
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