Quality Engineer in Burton upon Trent

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. We support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Quality Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30 and Friday 08:00 to 13:00, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference? As a Quality Engineer, you will be detail orientated and highly motivated with a strong mechanical background. This role will be central to the Bogies team by leading all Quality related activities from root cause investigations, customer and product audits, ensuring FAI’s are fully documented and working closely with internal customers.

What you will be doing…

• Lead quality activities for the bogie product range, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Review supplier documentation and complete ISIR/FAIR inspections.
• Manage quality records, non-conformances, and supplier quality issues through WIM reporting.
• Release compliant products to production and quarantine non-conforming items.
• Assess returned products, investigate quality concerns, and report findings.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve rejects and quality-related issues.
• Maintain inspection and quarantine areas in line with 5S standards.
• Prepare quality improvement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate ongoing quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Provide wider quality support, including basic Quality Engineer responsibilities as required by the business.

Are you an individual with the following?

• HND or an Equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Internal Auditor qualification
• Good Knowledge of core quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, with demonstrated application in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use calibrated equipment and inspect components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple issues.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible. Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.