Quality Inspection Engineer

API Holdings Ltd has three engineering based subsidiary companies whose expertise span across a variety of engineering specialties. API Engineering specialises in the design and manufacture of capital equipment and tooling for the steel, agricultural and oil and gas industries. Much of their work is complimentary to sister company PPI Engineering whose expertise lies with rotating electrical machines and on-site service work. API Holdings also has a wholly owned subsidiary API Capacitors which is the last UK manufacturer of power capacitors. Much of the work API Holdings completes provides diverse opportunity and challenges.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quality Engineer / Quality Controller to support our high-precision engineering operations. The role requires a strong understanding of engineering drawings, material specifications, and quality documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying both physical product conformity and associated documentation to ensure they meet strict internal and customer standards.

• Perform detailed physical measurements of engineered components using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, etc.
• Compare measured results to engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Inspect components at goods-in, in-process, and final inspection stages.
• Record findings accurately and raise non-conformances as required.
• Review material certificates (ISO/EN standards such as EN 10204, EN 10025, EN 10216, etc.).
• Support Project Management with the production of Manufacturing Inspection Test Plans (MITP) and customer QHSE specification and commitments.
• Check traceability documentation, heat numbers, batch records, and manufacturing paperwork.
• Ensure suppliers provide correct and compliant certification packages.
• Collate and produce customer documentation packages.
• Support quality investigations and assist in root cause analysis.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and contribute to the QMS.
• Willingness to travel to off-site locations.

HNC in An Engineering Discipline

Essential:

• Strong ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, and tolerance requirements.
• Understanding of ISO / EN material specifications and certification requirements.
• Experience in mechanical inspection and dimensional measurement techniques.
• Competent in reviewing and validating quality documentation and traceability packs.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills for reporting quality issues.

Desirable:

• Experience in high-integrity engineering environments (aerospace, defence-level standards, precision engineering, etc.).
• Trouble shooting using multiple processes (5Y, Fishbone, 8D).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and non-conformance processes.
• Experience in NDT techniques. (Dye Pen, MPI, UT etc).
• FMEA.
• LEAN / Six Sigma.

• Highly self-motivated with a desire to succeed and help move the business forward.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan and organise workload of yourself and team members.
• Set, work to and achieve challenging deadlines.
• Skilled in numerical and statistical analysis.
• Confident with Microsoft Office packages.