QC Engineer

Ensure the quality, conformity and right-first-time delivery of stainless steel welded and fabricated products manufactured for the UK municipal water sector.

Provide hands-on manufacturing quality support across welding, fabrication, inspection, documentation, supplier quality and customer requirements.

Investigate non-conformances, apply practical root cause analysis, support corrective actions and promote continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System, including procedures, quality plans, inspection records and audit readiness.
• Prepare and maintain ITPs, inspection check sheets, quality plans and product release documentation.
• Provide hands-on quality support for stainless steel welding, fabrication, assembly, finishing and testing activities.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and inspection requirements to confirm conformity and identify quality risks.
• Raise, investigate and manage non-conformances relating to manufacture, suppliers, customers and project documentation.
• Use quality data, defect trends, audits and lean principles to reduce recurrence, waste, rework and latent defects.
• Support supplier quality through goods-in checks, documentation review, corrective actions and performance monitoring.
• Protect the Company's commercial, operational, legal and reputational interests through effective quality and compliance control.
• Support safe working practices and comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing, inspection and site environments.

Who we are looking for:

Essential experience requirements:

• Manufacturing quality background, preferably in heavier industrial, engineering, OEM, welding, fabrication, utilities or similar technical manufacturing.
• Experience in quality engineering, assurance or control, including inspection, documentation, product conformity and release processes.
• Practical experience investigating quality issues and applying structured problem-solving or corrective action methods.
• Understanding of welding and welded fabrication quality, with ability to read drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.
• Understanding of quality standards and management systems, including ISO 9001.
• HNC/HND, apprenticeship, degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, welding, quality or a related discipline.

Desirable experience requirements:

• Experience with stainless steel fabrication, tanks, vessels, pipework, mechanical packages or water/wastewater utility products.
• Working knowledge of standards such as BS EN 1090, ISO 3834, ISO 9606, ISO 15614, EN 10204 or related specifications.
• Basic lean knowledge, including waste reduction, 5S, standard work, visual management, flow and continuous improvement.
• Training or certification in internal auditing, welding inspection, NDT awareness, quality engineering, lean manufacturing or problem solving.
• Experience supporting internal, supplier, customer or third-party audits, including preparation and close-out of findings.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader.We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe.From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We're passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan.You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options available
• Medicash Health Plan
• Company Pension
• Sick Pay
• On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Appraisal and Personal Development programme

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