Quality Assurance Engineer in Loughborough

About Wiltech Acoustics & Rehlko

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Wiltech Acoustics is a specialist manufacturer of acoustic enclosures, canopies, and attenuation solutions for power generation and industrial applications. Wiltech forms part of Rehlko, a global leader in power and energy resilience with over 100 years of engineering heritage.

As part of Rehlko’s wider group, Wiltech supports critical infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering high-quality, engineered acoustic solutions to demanding industry standards.

The Role
This is a hands-on quality role within a fabrication and manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in implementing, maintaining, and improving quality processes in line with ISO 9001:2015, ensuring full traceability, compliance, and continuous improvement across Wiltech’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
Develop, review, and control quality documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS, PQRs, and WPQs.
Monitor and manage calibration of inspection tools, gauges, instruments, and welding equipment.
Maintain welding traceability, NDT logs, repair records, and full QA dossiers.
Raise, manage, and close NCRs, CARs, and PARs with robust root-cause analysis and documented evidence.
Conduct shop-floor audits, in-process inspections, and compliance checks.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing.
Plan, schedule, and carry out internal audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
Prepare audit plans, reports, KPIs, and corrective action tracking.
Support and coordinate external audits, certification body assessments, and surveillance visits.
Ensure all quality records and documentation are accurate, up to date, and compliant.What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QA/QC capacity within fabrication, construction, or industrial manufacturing.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification (valid and currently recognised) – mandatory.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, inspections, and documentation control.
Proven experience working in a shop-floor or factory-based environment.
Ability to manage audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions independently.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Background in fabrication, welding, or structural steel manufacturing.
Knowledge of NDT processes and weld quality standards. Why Join Wiltech Acoustics?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Full-time, permanent role within a growing Rehlko group business
Work in a well-equipped, growing manufacturing facility in Loughborough.
Be part of a company with a good heritage, now strengthened by Rehlko’s global capability.
Long-term stability, investment and improved processes thanks to the Rehlko transition. xiskglj
Family-run culture with supportive leadership and a close-knit team.
Opportunities for skill development, cross-training and future progression within the wider Wilmott Group