Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer

Location: Labman HQ, Seamer, North Yorkshire

Salary: £38,000 £44,000 (based on experience)

Job Opportunity

This Role is office based in Stokesley North Yorkshire

Due to sustained business growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. You will work across the business to develop and implement quality control systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What you will do:

Product Development to production

• Collaborate with engineering during the design and prototype phases
• Ensure consistent adherence to the product development processes.
• Lead the design transfer process of products from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring readiness and risk-mitigated transitions.
• Work closely with production engineering to ensure effective integration of new products into assembly and test.
• Reviewing production batch records

Design Change & Documentation Ownership

• Own and manage the design change process across the product lifecycle.
• Lead the release and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Manage and maintain product Technical Files in line with compliance and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO9001)
• Support the Quality team with all aspects of the quality management system, including; Internal & external audits, Non-conformance investigations, including supplier issues, customer complaints, product nonconformances
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Train teams on quality procedures and standards.

What Essentials you bring:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Product or Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 2 Years experience in a quality engineering role, with a focus on new product integration, or related areas.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001 (ISO 13485 is a bonus.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Risk Management including FMEA’s both in product development and production
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and technical drawing interpretation.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.

Company Benefits:

• 33 days annual holiday (raising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays.
• Company profit share scheme
• 5% employer pension paid on full salary
• Travel opportunities in various roles
• Enhanced maternity Pay (long service applicable)
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Access to counsellor, psychotherapist & physiotherapist
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered.
• Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs

Culture:

At Labman, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a creative and collaborative team, united by a culture of mutual support. Our commitment is to deliver excellence in every aspect of our work, while upholding respect for ourselves, our community, and the planet. And we never forget to enjoy the journey bringing passion and fun to everything we do.

Values:

• In it together - Being a team; a community of mutual support

• Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality

• Humility – Respecting yourself and others

• Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community

• Fun – Enjoyment in your work