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Live quality engineer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

2393 live quality engineer roles

Carmichael UK

Quality Engineer

Thorpe Mandeville

£48,000–£50,000

Carmichael are seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis to work in Greatworth on a major infrastructure project.

Engineering Permanent
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Reevr Talent Ltd

Quality Inspector

South East

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I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join an engineering and fabrication project on a 12-month contract, with an…

Manufacturing & Production Contract
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NTT DATA

AI Quality Engineering Lead

City of Westminster

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NTT DATA in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior QE SDET Engineer to lead the expansion of our quality engineering assets and services.

IT & Technology
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Partnership Recruiting

Quality Inspector

South Ayrshire

£35,000–£42,000

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join the team at our clients Prestwick facility where you will be responsible for carrying…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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Reevr Talent Ltd

Quality Inspector

East Sussex

£48,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in East…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
JAB Group

Quality Inspector

Telford and Wrekin

£30,000–£35,000

Ensure production units match approved drawings and specifications. Monitor operations to ensure compliance with production standards.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
ASC Connections

Quality Engineer

West Midlands

£42,000

A Quality Engineer opportunity has become available with an established automotive manufacturer investing in the expansion of an existing…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Emerson

Quality Engineer

Manchester

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The role focuses on ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, process compliance, and supplier performance through effective inspection…

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Fourth

Principal AI Quality Engineer

London

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In July 2019, Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology…

Hybrid IT & Technology
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Lear

PPAP Quality Engineer

Coventry

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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence.

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
EPAM Systems

Quality Engineer

London

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We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join EPAM in London, in an onsite working mode, contributing to an AI-driven enterprise project for one of…

IT & Technology
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Matchtech

Quality Engineer

Coventry

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Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Atkore

Quality Engineer

West Bromwich

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Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future…

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Rotork

Senior Quality Engineer

Leeds

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Rotork UK Ltd is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to become a key member of our Quality Department at our Leeds manufacturing…

Engineering
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Umicore

Quality Engineer

Dundee

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Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications.

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Alkegen

Quality Engineer

Holywell

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Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Perrigo

Quality Engineer

Braunton

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All .

Engineering
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Quality Engineer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
East of England (indicative)
6 live adverts		 £42,500 – £55,000 (midpoint £48,750)
South East (indicative)
1 live advert		 £35,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £47,500)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £38,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £45,000)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £42,500 – £50,000 (midpoint £43,500)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £31,000 – £45,863 (midpoint £43,000)
Wales (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £29,000 – £46,000 (midpoint £42,500)
Northern Ireland
23 live adverts		 £39,069 – £45,000 (£40,000 · 25th–75th pct)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £33,000 – £45,000 (midpoint £39,000)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £33,000 – £45,000 (midpoint £39,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
1 live advert		 £32,000 – £44,000 (midpoint £37,500)
Midlands (indicative)
1 live advert		 £33,000 – £45,000 (midpoint £33,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Sector quality standards set the ceiling: AS9100 (aerospace), IATF 16949 (automotive) and ISO 13485 (medical devices) experience pays above general ISO 9001 work. Root-cause fluency (8D, Six Sigma) and supplier-quality/audit exposure (CQI/IRCA) are the strongest levers; inspection roles sit below engineer grades but CMM programming narrows the gap.
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FAQs

What does a quality engineer earn in the UK?

Indicatively £32,000–£52,000 permanent, with regulated-sector (aerospace, automotive, medical) experience at the top.

What does a quality inspector earn?

Typically £28,000–£38,000, rising with CMM programming and aerospace inspection experience.

Which quality qualifications matter most?

Six Sigma (green/black belt), CQI/IRCA auditor training, and sector standards such as AS9100 or IATF 16949.

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