Quality Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business on a 6-month temporary contract.

This is a varied role supporting product quality, compliance, audits, problem solving and continuous improvement. Training can be provided both internally and externally to support the requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure products comply with applicable customer specifications and industry standards
• Measure and check products using a variety of equipment against drawings, specifications and standards
• Create and collate documentation associated with new product approval
• Support the concession process and ensure deviations from drawings and specifications are captured
• Lead the daily management of the Quarantine Area
• Assist with creating Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct internal product and process audits, raise non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions
• Support third-party and customer audits
• Investigate internal scrap reasons and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain calibration of measuring equipment through internal and third-party services
• Manage Supplier NCRs and support Customer NCRs, including containment and corrective actions
• Lead problem-solving activities using methods including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone and Root Cause Analysis
• Create Flow Charts, PFMEA, FMEA and Control Plans
• Maintain the Quality Management System and ensure correct revision control of quality documentation
• Support the Quality Department and wider business in achieving agreed KPIs
• Manage own workload, deadlines and assigned actions
• Liaise with customers and suppliers through visits, Teams meetings and email
• Complete additional tasks within your skill set as required

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role is preferred
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand applied tolerances
• Willingness to travel, mainly within the UK and Europe
• Experience of Rail and Automotive industry product approval processes would be advantageous

Qualifications & Technical Knowledge

• 8D / structured problem solving – essential
• APQP / PPAP / Control Plan creation – essential
• Microsoft Office – essential
• Internal Auditor qualification – preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Integrated Management Systems – desirable
• CIQA Level 4 – desirable

Contract Details

• 6-month temporary contract
• Monday - Friday
• Training provided internally and externally where required
• Reporting to the Quality Manager