QA Engineer in Norfolk, Thetford

Are you early in your Quality or QHSE career and looking for a role where you can genuinely develop, gain exposure to complex engineering projects, and progress into more senior Quality or QHSE positions? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy engineering environment where you'll work closely with experienced QA, QC and QHSE professionals, gaining hands-on experience across inspection, compliance, supplier quality and continuous improvement. You'll be supported, trained and encouraged to grow with clear scope to take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in supporting Quality Assurance and QHSE activities across engineering, production and supply chain functions. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to real-world quality challenges and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and following up Supplier Corrective Action Reports to drive improvements across the supply chain
• Supporting the identification, documentation and resolution of non-conformities and customer complaints
• Assisting with Root Cause Analysis and corrective action implementation
• Supporting inspection and compliance verification of received goods
• Collecting quality data and supporting trend analysis to improve finished goods quality
• Assisting with internal audits, QHSE tours and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting supplier approvals, performance monitoring and vendor appraisals
• Producing and maintaining key Quality and QHSE documentation (e.g. Quality Plans, ITPs, certification dossiers)
• Supporting calibration systems, welding records and external standards registers
• Liaising closely with Engineers, Production, Projects and Dispatch to resolve quality issues efficiently
• Providing guidance on QHSE matters and supporting the training of new or junior team members

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in Quality and Engineering, who wants to build a long-term career in this space. You’ll ideally have:

• Experience or knowledge of inspecting electrical and/or mechanical products
• Exposure to regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical or similar
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Aware of working knowledge of standards such as ISO 9001, ATEX / IECEx, ASME and PED
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
• A proactive, professional approach and willingness to learn

Full training and development will be provided, making this an excellent step for someone looking to deepen their technical quality knowledge.

Why Apply?

• Clear progression opportunities into senior QA, QC or QHSE roles
• Hands-on learning alongside experienced Quality professionals
• Exposure to industry-recognised standards and complex engineering projects
• A collaborative environment where your contribution is valued
• Ongoing training, mentoring and skills development

If you’re looking for a role that will challenge you, develop you, and set you up for long-term progression in Quality and QHSE, this could be the perfect next step.