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Project Quality Engineer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Project & Quality Engineer
Defence & Nuclear Sectors
Preston
UP TO £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Leading British Manufacturer
Our client is a renowned British engineering business with over six decades of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance transport systems, and specialist fabricated equipment for industries including defence, nuclear, aviation, and infrastructure.
Operating from a modern, fully integrated manufacturing facility where design, fabrication, assembly, paint, and testing are all completed in-house, the business delivers world-class engineering solutions for demanding and safety-critical applications.
You'll be joining a company that's investing heavily in its people, processes, and future growth, offering an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
The Role
We're seeking a hands-on, technically strong Project & Quality Engineer to take ownership of project quality deliverables and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging, high-integrity projects within the defence and nuclear sectors - ensuring every product meets strict performance, traceability, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Managing ongoing quality projects while acting as Welding Coordinator, developing and maintaining WPS/WPQRs and supporting welder qualifications.
Perform NDT inspections (MPI, LPI, VT, weld inspection) and coordinate outsourced testing.
Create Project Quality Plans and manage hold/witness points.
Conduct incoming and in-process inspections of components and assemblies.
Lead and coach Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa) and ensure effective CAPA.
Maintain and improve QMS procedures (ISO 9001) and support progression towards AS9100 and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) standards.
Compile lifetime record packs and technical documentation to demonstrate compliance.
Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to plan builds, track milestones, and manage quality risks.
About You
You'll be a detail-driven engineer who enjoys solving problems, ensuring compliance, and seeing the tangible results of your work in high-specification, safety-critical environments.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in Quality Engineering or Project Quality Management within a precision, heavy, Aerospace, Nuclear or defence manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes and non-destructive testing (NDT) with WPS experience
PCN Level 2 (MPI, LPI, VT) OR CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent (or commitment to achieve).
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor qualification.
Knowledge of ISO 15614 and ISO 9606 welding standards.
Why Join This Business?
Real Autonomy: You'll have the freedom and support to implement meaningful change.
Professional Growth: Backed development opportunities including further education, external training, and professional certification.
Visible Impact: Work directly on critical national projects across the defence and nuclear supply chains.
Rewards Package:
25 days' holiday (rising to 28 with service) + bank holidays
Annual bonus
Pension & life assurance
Employee Assistance ProgrammeAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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