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Quality Manager About the business Our client is a well-established West Midlands manufacturer and distributor of specialist safety equipment, supplying trade and commercial customers across the UK. They're a close-knit, hands-on SME with a strong culture and a stable, long-tenured team. Due to the planned retirement of their current quality professional, they're now looking for the right person to take full ownership of the quality function. Summary of the Quality Manager Role This is a full-time, permanent position with genuine autonomy. You'll inherit a well-maintained, fully functional ISO 9001 QMS and be trusted to run it, develop it, and put your own stamp on it. Reporting directly to the MD, you'll be the sole quality resource — working closely with production supervisors and the workshop manager to drive quality standards from the shop floor up. There is also a clear growth path, with the business planning to pursue an additional product standard in the near future — giving the right candidate a significant compliance project to lead. Key responsibilities of the Quality Manager • Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 QMS, • Manage all quality documentation, version control, and process changes, • Conduct regular floor-level quality inspections across production, • Lead internal audits and manage external certification audits, • Investigate and resolve non-conformances, • Chair and prepare materials for management review meetings, • Manage product compliance — CE marking and UKCA certification, • Oversee IP testing and liaise with external test houses, • Maintain environmental compliance records (WEEE, ERP packaging returns), • Support future implementation of an additional product standard The Quality Manager we're looking for • Proven experience managing an ISO 9001 QMS in a manufacturing environment, • Confident conducting quality inspections and driving corrective actions, • Experienced in internal and external auditing, • Familiar with CE marking, UKCA, and product compliance processes, • An influencer, not an enforcer — someone who takes people with them, • Comfortable as a sole quality professional in a busy SME, • Sector-specific experience is a bonus, not a requirement — manufacturing quality backgrounds are very welcome Additional Information • Position is on site, • 40 hour weeks with flexibility on how those hours are worked, • 25 days holiday allowance This Quality Manager role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment, taking full ownership of quality, and working closely with production teams to maintain and improve standards. Key Words: Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality & Compliance Manager, Quality Lead, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer INDL

BMS Service Engineer Worcestershire Competitive Salary Our client is a specialist engineering company delivering high-quality BMS and controls systems across a wide range of industry sectors. They are seeking an experienced BMS Service Engineer to join their existing team. As a BMS Service Engineer, you will travel to sites, liaise with clients, provide technical support and service equipment/systems. BMS Service Engineer Responsibilities: • Travel to sites to carry out maintenance across the systems., • Inspect, repair and calibrate control systems., • Provide technical support to clients., • Work with Commissioning Engineers on new projects., • Trouble shoot technical issues both on site and remotely. BMS Service Engineer Requirements: • Experienced in servicing BMS/Control systems., • CSCS or JIB registered., • A clean UK driving licence is essential., • Qualified in Electrical or Electronic engineering., • Must be comfortable in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues., • BACnet & Mobius experience would be beneficial. If you are a skilled BMS Service Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Automation & Controls Engineer West Midlands | C£60k neg. + Benefits Are you an Automation & Controls Engineer looking to work on complex, high-value systems used in cutting-edge, real-world applications across the globe? Join a leading engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke motion platforms, mechanical systems, immersive media and control software, delivering turnkey solutions to an international client base. The Role You'll play a critical role in the design, development and deployment of advanced control systems, supporting the delivery of precision-engineered, safety-critical systems from concept through to installation. Working closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers, you'll help ensure projects are delivered to exacting technical, quality and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement control systems for complex electromechanical equipment, • Develop, test and maintain PLC, HMI and motion control software, • Produce accurate technical documentation including schematics, BOMs and manuals, • Ensure systems meet relevant safety, quality and compliance standards, • Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions, • Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or similar, • 3+ years' experience in automation / controls engineering, • Strong experience with PLCs (IEC61131), VFDs and motion control systems, • Ideally experience with Beckhoff PLCs, • Proven track record delivering complex electromechanical systems, • Detail-oriented with a hands-on, problem-solving approach, • Experience with AV systems or immersive technologies, • Knowledge of electrical design packages and system integration, • C£60k negotiable base salary - dependant upon experience, • Pension & holiday entitlement, • Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects, • Travel opportunities, • Ongoing training and professional development Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Manager About the business Our client is a well-established West Midlands manufacturer and distributor of specialist safety equipment, supplying trade and commercial customers across the UK. They're a close-knit, hands-on SME with a strong culture and a stable, long-tenured team. Due to the planned retirement of their current quality professional, they're now looking for the right person to take full ownership of the quality function. Summary of the Quality Manager Role This is a full-time, permanent position with genuine autonomy. You'll inherit a well-maintained, fully functional ISO 9001 QMS and be trusted to run it, develop it, and put your own stamp on it. Reporting directly to the MD, you'll be the sole quality resource — working closely with production supervisors and the workshop manager to drive quality standards from the shop floor up. There is also a clear growth path, with the business planning to pursue an additional product standard in the near future — giving the right candidate a significant compliance project to lead. Key responsibilities of the Quality Manager Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 QMS Manage all quality documentation, version control, and process changes Conduct regular floor-level quality inspections across production Lead internal audits and manage external certification audits Investigate and resolve non-conformances Chair and prepare materials for management review meetings Manage product compliance — CE marking and UKCA certification Oversee IP testing and liaise with external test houses Maintain environmental compliance records (WEEE, ERP packaging returns) Support future implementation of an additional product standard The Quality Manager we're looking for Proven experience managing an ISO 9001 QMS in a manufacturing environment Confident conducting quality inspections and driving corrective actions Experienced in internal and external auditing Familiar with CE marking, UKCA, and product compliance processes An influencer, not an enforcer — someone who takes people with them Comfortable as a sole quality professional in a busy SME Sector-specific experience is a bonus, not a requirement — manufacturing quality backgrounds are very welcome Additional Information • Position is on site • 40 hour weeks with flexibility on how those hours are worked • 25 days holiday allowance This Quality Manager role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment, taking full ownership of quality, and working closely with production teams to maintain and improve standards. Key Words: Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality & Compliance Manager, Quality Lead, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer INDL TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Dudley Borough Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 40-hour week starts from 05:00am Are you ready to take the lead in driving quality excellence within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment? We're looking for a passionate and proactive Quality Engineer to join a growing business that's committed to delivering first-class standards across every stage of production. In this key role, you'll be instrumental in shaping a 'quality-first' culture - implementing processes, influencing continuous improvement, and using industry-standard tools to resolve issues and enhance performance. If you're motivated by making a measurable hands on impact, thrive on solving problems, and want to be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and high standards, this could be the perfect next step in your career. This position offers the next step into Quality Management for the right candidate. Brief Description of Job Duties Generating, controlling, monitoring, reporting, and reviewing quality data to identify and communicate trends. Head RCA teams in the identification and resolution of quality issues and concerns raised, using Quality tools such as 5 whys, 8D and corrective action tracking tools. Maintain communication of internal and external rejects to stakeholders Implementing process controls. Recording and control of internal and external rejects and their disposition. Conducting scrap and customer return reviews. Generation of quality documents such as quality alerts/sop etc. Upkeep of quality data and reporting to the business. Physical measurement, using basic inspection equipment such as verniers, height gauges etc. Audit processes across the business to ensure compliance to the process. Inputting data and compliance documentation into QMS. Drive targeted improvement to eliminate non-conformances. Controlling and tracking the effectiveness of improvements and corrective actions Identifying product, process, and manufacturing improvements. Reducing variability in casting quality through active pursuit of improvements to our quality system and process controls. Devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues and concerns. Manage Standard work documentation. Develop documentation to support the product development. Participate in customer audit visits and assessments.Requirements Proven technical foundry knowledge associated with production processes, foundry capabilities and controls for high integrity ductile iron. Ability to facilitate Lean / Root cause analysis projects. ITAF and ISO Awareness. To be considered for this permanent vacancy as a Quality Engineer please click "Apply" to be considered or please call (phone number removed) for more information. Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors. INDPERM

Quality Engineer - High?Volume Manufacturing Location: Oldbury Salary: Circa £45,000 Are you an experienced Quality professional ready to take ownership of quality systems, continuous improvement, and customer assurance within a fast?paced manufacturing environment? Hawk 3 is delighted to be recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a well?established organisation operating across multiple sites in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in high?volume production, enjoys leading teams, and is confident driving quality standards, audits, and compliance across a diverse customer base. About the Role As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring robust Quality Control and Quality Assurance across high?volume operations. You'll lead root cause analysis, drive continuous improvement, and manage the Quality Management System as the business progresses towards IATF and ISO 14001 accreditation. Key Responsibilities Quality Leadership Oversee Quality Control and Quality Assurance across high?volume manufacturing Lead daily review and analysis of Non?Conforming Product (NCP) Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Manage and develop the Quality Management System (QMS) Support progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 accreditation Process & Compliance Use quality tools and methodologies to improve processes Lead internal site audits (systems, process, product) Manage customer and external audits Support NPI and APQP documentation, including PPAP submissions Oversee quality management of both customers and suppliers Experience & Skills Required Essential 3-5 years' experience in Quality Engineering within an automotive environment Experience managing small teams in a manufacturing setting Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Knowledge of IATF (essential) and VDA 6.3 audit requirements Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Understanding of inspection techniques for plastic mouldings Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental procedures Attributes Strong initiative and problem?solving skills (Quality Core Tools) Excellent communication and time?management abilities Customer?focused approach Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Benefits Opportunity to lead quality strategy across multiple sites Career development as the business progresses towards new standards Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions to find out more. If you would like to apply for the role of Quality Engineer then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Hawk 3 Talent Solutions today. Closing date is 31.04.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

BMS Service Engineer Worcestershire Competitive Salary Our client is a specialist engineering company delivering high-quality BMS and controls systems across a wide range of industry sectors. They are seeking an experienced BMS Service Engineer to join their existing team. As a BMS Service Engineer, you will travel to sites, liaise with clients, provide technical support and service equipment/systems. BMS Service Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to sites to carry out maintenance across the systems. Inspect, repair and calibrate control systems. Provide technical support to clients. Work with Commissioning Engineers on new projects. Trouble shoot technical issues both on site and remotely. BMS Service Engineer Requirements: Experienced in servicing BMS/Control systems. CSCS or JIB registered. A clean UK driving licence is essential. Qualified in Electrical or Electronic engineering. Must be comfortable in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues. BACnet & Mobius experience would be beneficial. If you are a skilled BMS Service Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

APQP Project Engineer Location: Oldbury Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Hours: 39.5 per week (Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:45, Fri 8:00-13:30) Contract: Permanent Join a Leading UK Engineering & Manufacturing Organisation Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be recruiting an APQP Project Engineer for a highly successful and growing manufacturing business based in Oldbury. Operating across multiple sectors including Automotive, Defence, Medical, Transport, Electronics and more, this organisation is known for delivering high quality engineered solutions and operates to ISO 9001 standards while progressing toward IATF accreditation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced APQP professional to take ownership of automotive project quality, lead cross functional activities, and play a key role in ensuring successful product launches. The Role As the APQP Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading all phases of APQP and PPAP activity for automotive customers. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in line with industry standards. Key Responsibilities APQP & PPAP Management Lead and coordinate all APQP phases in line with IATF 16949 and AIAG guidelines Create and maintain APQP documentation including Process Flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA and capability studies Prepare and submit PPAP packages, ensuring approval prior to SOP Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, sales and customers Facilitate gate reviews, problem solving workshops and cross functional meetings Support supplier readiness and supplier APQP activities Risk Identification & Mitigation Conduct risk analysis using FMEA, 8D and other quality tools Drive corrective actions and improvement plans Monitor and report project milestones and timing plans Launch Support Support prototype builds, pilot runs and production validation Participate in process audits, run at rate and capability assessments Feed continuous improvement and lessons learned into future programmes Experience Required Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Control Plans Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management systems Ability to interpret CAD, engineering drawings and GD&T Experience within an Automotive Tier 2 environment is desirable Skills & Attributes Strong initiative and problem solving ability Excellent communication and time management skills Customer focused approach Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions to find out more. If you would like to apply for the role of APQP Project Engineer then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Hawk 3 Talent Solutions today. Closing date is 10.05.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

About the Role Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and deliver a portfolio of CAPEX projects at a major Upper Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing facility in the West Midlands. This role is critical in ensuring that site improvements, expansions, and asset upgrades are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the chemical, process, or high‑hazard manufacturing industries, with demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution Lead the full lifecycle of CAPEX projects, including feasibility assessment, scoping, front‑end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ranging from small asset upgrades to major plant modifications (£1M+). Compliance & Safety (Upper Tier COMAH) Ensure all project activities comply with COMAH regulations, process safety requirements, and site EHS standards. Lead and participate in hazard studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA), risk assessments, and safety reviews. Ensure contractors and project teams operate to required safety standards and site rules. Project Controls & Governance Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and financial targets. Prepare project justification documents, business cases, technical specifications, and change control documentation. Provide regular progress reports to senior stakeholders, including risk status, cost performance, and milestone achievements. Stakeholder & Team Management Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, and external contractors. Manage vendor relationships, evaluate technical proposals, and oversee supplier/contractor performance. Ensure clear communication throughout all project stages to align expectations and resolve issues promptly. Continuous Improvement Capture lessons learned and embed best practices into future projects. Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Support ongoing development of site engineering and project management processes. Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer within the chemical, process, or high‑hazard industrial sector. Strong working knowledge of Upper Tier COMAH regulations and safety‑critical environments. Demonstrable experience delivering CAPEX projects (preferably £1M+ in value). Strong understanding of engineering principles, plant operations, and process design. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Competency with project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMP) and relevant software tools (e.g., MS Project). Desired Skills & Experience Experience within chemical manufacturing, polymers, resins, batch processes, pharmaceuticals, or related industries. Strong capability in contractor management and CDM compliance. Knowledge of process safety standards (PSM, COMAH, DSEAR). Experience working in brownfield operational environments, with strict shutdown windows and operational constraints. Competence using engineering documentation: P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, and technical drawings. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), document control systems, and quality management processes. Personal Attributes Proactive and solution‑focused mindset. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levels. Safety‑driven attitude with meticulous attention to detail. Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex, and highly regulated environment. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales