Quality Engineer in Derby

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspection Team Leader to join our team at an exciting time of growth. As a team leader, you will be hands-on carrying out some key factory inspections and you will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of a small team of Quality Inspectors covering the following:

• Responsible for day-to-day management of the inspection team and their duties, ensuring job schedules are adhered to, quality standards and 100% on-time delivery are met.
• Attending quality meetings with the quality and production teams to assist in resolving customer issues including review of bought-in components.
• Ensuring the team have produced all the work to the highest standards.
• Ensuring that all products inspected are in line with the product and customer requirements prior to dispatch.
• Work with other department heads to ensure rework of non-conforming product is completed in a timely manner.
• Record and communicate all non-conformance found from internal processes on the internal quality management database – jotform – and communicated daily.
• Ensure measuring equipment is kept in good working order and calibrated accordingly where necessary.
• Communicate Supplier Issues and work with the procurement team to manage non-conformance.
• Work with production and despatch teams to prioritise work accordingly.
• Communicate identified defects promptly to team leaders and collaborate on corrective actions for timely resolution to ensure delivery on time, in full and to the required quality.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety during inspections and production activities to promote a secure workplace for all personnel.

Essential Experience: To be considered for this role you will have previously worked as a quality inspection supervisor/team leader and have worked in an engineering/manufacturing environment within the construction/building materials and fire safety sectors.

• Experience of managing a small team, working to job schedules and meeting daily targets.
• Be approachable with a positive attitude with the desire to lead by example.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and be able to work under pressure, dealing with ever-changing priorities.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Able to use measurement equipment and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

What We Look for in Our People: At Solidcor, we seek individuals who embody three core values:

• Athletes Grit – The determination to push beyond limits, meet challenges head-on, and never give up.
• Captains Duty – Leading by example, taking ownership, and always delivering on promises.
• Fun Loving Heart – Bringing positive energy, creating a supportive environment, and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.

By living these values, you'll be contributing to something far greater than the role itself—you’ll be part of a team that delivers real impact while growing personally and professionally.

Standard working hours - Monday – Friday 6am – 3.00pm - paid overtime. 24 days holiday + public holidays. Pay up to 36k depending on experience. Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking, Private medical insurance, Sick pay. Work Location: In person.