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Quality Engineer - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Join Sulzer, a renowned leader in fluid engineering with a century-long tradition of excellence in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across varied industries. Based in Leeds, Sulzer's PPR (Pumps, Parts and Retrofit) division excels in precision machining, repairs, and tailored solutions for essential equipment, focused on enhancing performance, extending lifespan, and delivering cost-effective solutions.
As a Quality Engineer within our PPR division, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Sulzer’s products and services continue to exceed customer expectations. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for quality and a proven track record of success in a similar role, this is your chance to be part of our ongoing success and deliver high-quality products and services to our valued customers.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Developing, reviewing and coordinating Inspection & Test plans (ITPs) and Quality plans in accordance with internal, customer and international standards
- Collaborating with Production, Procurement and our Supply Chain to define inspection & test requirements for machining, welding, assembly, coating and other processes
- Reviewing & verifying vendor certification to ensure compliance with ITP’s
- Supporting the NCR processes, facilitating root cause analysis and developing robust preventative actions to help maintain impressive Quality performance metrics
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance a culture of Safety, Quality and Environmental Protection across the organisation
- Engaging with suppliers via our supplier development program to drive continuous improvement and the reduction of non-conformances
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 3 years experience in the field of Quality, or a combination of experience & expertise in similar roles
- Detailed and broad-based knowledge of Quality processes, procedures and Engineering Standards ideally including API 610
- Experience developing, reviewing & coordinating ITP’s and quality plans
- Knowledge and experience of rotating equipment would be advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on excellent customer service
- A methodical and organised approach to work
- Solid understanding of the application of root cause analysis tools (E.g 5 Why, 8D)
What we offer you:
- A competitive salary.
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days, plus additional service days.
- Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme.
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- Recognition through our Long Service Award.
- An Employee Assistance Programme dedicated to supporting your well-being.
- Exclusive discounts on a variety of retail, entertainment, and lifestyle options.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
- Access to an onsite gym and a subsidised canteen for your health and convenience.
Joining the PPR division in Leeds means becoming part of a vibrant team that thrives on growth and innovation. Our Leeds facility stands out as one of the largest in the UK, boasting a diverse range of divisions and a culture of collaborative working. With substantial investment in our site and a team of dedicated professionals, we provide an environment where talented individuals come together to achieve remarkable accomplishments. Step into a role where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is assured.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.