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Recently acquired by Tokamak Energy to accelerate superconducting technology, we're involved in some of the world's most exciting engineering projects-including ITER's Fusion Power Plant and CERN's Large Hadron Collider.\nFrom innovative designs to global customer support, we deliver expert solutions for clients worldwide. Based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, we're a skilled team of specialist engineers working at the cutting edge of power generation machinery.\nMake a direct impact on quality performance across complex engineering and manufacturing projects\nWe are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team, reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a hands-on role that will play a key part in driving right-first-time delivery, reducing quality issues, improving supplier performance, and strengthening quality processes across the full machine lifecycle.\nThis position has been created to provide additional quality engineering capability as the business grows. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day quality activities, helping to ensure products, processes and suppliers consistently meet customer, engineering and regulatory requirements while supporting wider continuous improvement initiatives.\nWorking closely with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Machine Build and Installation teams, you will have the opportunity to influence quality standards across multiple functions and become a trusted technical partner throughout project delivery.\nKey Responsibilities\nMaintain and improve quality processes, procedures and systems.\nSupport quality planning and inspection activities across design, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing and installation.\nReview engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements from a quality perspective.\nDevelop and maintain inspection and test plans.\nCarry out first-off, in-process and final inspections.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing and final machine release activities.\nManage quality records, documentation and traceability requirements.\nIdentify and mitigate quality risks throughout project execution.\nSupport ISO 9001 compliance, quality plans, document control and calibration activities.\nConduct internal, supplier, product and process audits.\nManage internal non-conformances and corrective actions through to completion.\nLead or support root cause investigations using structured quality methodologies.\nAnalyse quality performance data and produce meaningful KPI reporting.\nWork with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.\nCarry out supplier visits to verify quality standards and monitor high-risk or high-value fabrications and components.\nSupport the investigation and resolution of customer quality issues.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap and customer complaints.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nIn this role, you will help the business to:\nImprove right-first-time performance.\nResolve quality issues earlier in the process.\nReduce repeat non-conformances.\nImprove supplier quality performance.\nIncrease the effectiveness of corrective actions.\nUse quality data to drive measurable business improvements.\nEmbed a proactive quality culture across the organisation.\nRequirements\nEssential\nExperience applying quality standards within an engineering or manufacturing environment where interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications forms a part of the role\nStrong knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical quality management systems.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances.\nUnderstanding of inspection techniques, metrology, calibration and verification methods.\nExperience managing non-conformances, corrective actions and root cause investigations.\nAbility to analyse quality data and identify practical improvement opportunities.\nExperience conducting or supporting internal audits.\nStrong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related systems.\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel to supplier sites when required.\nDesirable\nHNC, HND, degree or apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.\nQuality and/or auditing qualifications.\nExperience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or similar improvement methodologies.\nKnowledge of COSHH requirements, risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification.\nExperience using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and FMEA.\nBackground in machinery manufacturing, capital equipment or complex engineered products.\nAwareness of CE/UKCA and machinery compliance requirements.\nExposure to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards would be advantageous.\nBenefits\n Salary range £40,000 to £50,000 dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset\n37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams\nFree parking\n25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays\nCompany Bonus scheme\nStakeholder Pension\nFamily friendly policies\nTraining and Personal Development\nSome onward International Travel Opportunities\nComplementary corporate work wear\nRelocation Assistance\nImportant information for candidates\nPre-employment screening\nPlease note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.\nData privacy\nPlease note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation\nEquality of opportunity\nEntry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.\nWe’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.\nIf you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. 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