Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Quality Engineer (Hydraulics / Supplier Inspection)
£35,000 – £40,000 + Training + Progression to Quality Manager + International Travel + Company Benefits
**Full Training to be Quality Manager**
Stoke-on-Trent (Office-Based with UK & International Travel)
Are you a Quality Engineer with experience in machining or technical drawings, looking for a clear pathway into senior leadership? This is a rare opportunity to join a multinational-backed manufacturer offering structured progression into a Quality Manager position.
You will play a key role in supplier quality, technical drawing approval, and customer quality support, ensuring high standards across hydraulic components and systems. The role is primarily office-based, with travel to UK sites and international suppliers, giving exposure to global manufacturing and quality processes.
The business is a well-established UK subsidiary of a European engineering group, supplying precision hydraulic components to global OEMs. With strong investment and growth, they offer a structured 12-18 month development plan into senior leadership, supported by mentorship from the current Quality Manager.
This role would suit a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Design Engineer with strong technical drawing knowledge, looking to step into a strategic role with long-term progression.
The Role:
- Manage supplier quality and support audits across UK and international partners
* Review and approve technical drawings, tolerances, and specifications
* Investigate customer complaints and lead corrective actions (8D, RCA)
* Support product validation, risk assessment, and new part introduction
* Liaise with customers and internal teams on quality and technical issues
* Contribute to continuous improvement and quality performance reporting
The Person:
- Experience in quality, manufacturing, or CNC engineering
* Strong understanding of machining processes and technical drawings
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH25111b
Keywords: Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Manufacturing, Hydraulics, CNC, Technical Drawings, Supplier Quality, ISO 9001, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Stoke-on-Trent, Travel, Machinery, Quality Manager, Compliance, West Midlands
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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