Quality Engineer
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Occupation Type
Quality control and planning engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer with Six Sigma Green Belt training to join our team in our Middleton facility in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring product and process compliance.
This position requires hands-on experience in project management, 8D problem solving, internal auditing, and key quality engineering tools such as PPAP, FAIR, and process engineering.
About The Company
NOV is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations. We strive to provide innovative solutions and services to the energy industry, fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and performance.
What We Offer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer with Six Sigma Green Belt training to join our team in our Middleton facility in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring product and process compliance.
This position requires hands-on experience in project management, 8D problem solving, internal auditing, and key quality engineering tools such as PPAP, FAIR, and process engineering.
About The Company
NOV is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations. We strive to provide innovative solutions and services to the energy industry, fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and performance.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engagement with cross-functional and international teams
- Access to advanced tools and methodologies for quality engineering
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional PPAP implementation for major NPI projects
- Apply Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes and reduce process variation
- Facilitate and lead structured 8D problem-solving in response to customer or internal issues
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records and documentation
- Develop and analyse quality metrics and KPIs
- Provide technical reports and presentations to internal teams and customers
Qualifications & Skills
Join our Global Family
We are a purpose-driven company, helping our customers to power the industry that powers the world. Our people are the key to our success. We believe in creating a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive.
At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellbeing
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt is a plus)
- Experience in a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/automotive preferred)
- Proficiency with PPAP/APQP, FAIR, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA / Gauge R&R
- Strong working knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, Process Mapping, Lean / 5S
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent standards
- Proficient in MS Office and Minitab (or similar statistical tools)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, including GD&T
- Project management experience (Gantt charts, timelines, budgets)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Auditing experience (internal, supplier, or customer)
- CNC machining experience or rubber moulding experience
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 / digital manufacturing initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Join our Global Family
We are a purpose-driven company, helping our customers to power the industry that powers the world. Our people are the key to our success. We believe in creating a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive.
At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Finance & Protection
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
- Pension Plan
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Partner Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Retail Vouchers
- Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Travel Insurance
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.