QA Engineer

About Wiltech Acoustics & Rehlko 

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. 

• 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. 

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.

For further assistance please speak to Recruitment.