Quality Engineer

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Inspection Teamleader

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:

Role Requirements

· 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 dept 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 teamleaders 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/teamleader 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English