Quality Control Engineer

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working exclusively on behalf of a long established engineering organisation to recruit a Quality Control Engineer on a permanent basis.

LOCATION: DarlingtonSALARY: Competitive LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

ROLE SUMMARY:The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining the quality management system, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and project-specific requirements. The role involves conducting quality assurance and control activities, including supplier and internal audits, dimensional inspections, and weld inspections.

The Quality Control Engineer will play a key role in identifying and resolving quality issues, helping to ensure continuous improvement, and supporting engineering, procurement and assets teams to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

DUTIES ARE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:• Lead and participate in supplier and internal audits to assess compliance with ISO 9001:2015.• Identify, document, and track non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.• Review supplier quality documentation, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), material certifications, and compliance reports.• Carry out dimensional and weld inspections using appropriate measurement tools and techniques.• Interpret and verify compliance of engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.• Maintain inspection documentation and quality records in accordance with company policies.• Support quality initiatives, including training and process improvements.• Manage and maintain the calibration system for all measurement and test equipment including maintaining up-to-date calibration records, track due dates, and coordination of calibration activities with internal teams and external calibration service providers.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:• Qualified internal auditor to ISO 9001:2015.• Certification in weld inspection (e.g., CSWIP 3.1, PCN Level 2, or equivalent).• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.• Experience in dimensional inspection and use of precision measurement tools.• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).• Willing to travel to client sites overseas when necessary

For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.