£30,000 - £35,000
Full-Time | 37.75 Hours Per Week
Monday - Thursday | 08:15 - 17:00
Friday | 08:30 - 13:15
Quality Systems. Manufacturing Excellence. Continuous Improvement.
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Rochester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality systems and manufacturing who enjoys problem solving, improving processes and working closely with production, suppliers and customers.
You will play an important role in maintaining quality standards across the business, supporting audits, managing technical documentation and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.
The Role
Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider manufacturing team, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining quality systems across the business.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing supplier approval status and supporting supplier quality activities
Managing CAPA and Root Cause Corrective Action processes
Maintaining quality standards, specifications and technical documentation
Supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Managing document control and configuration control
Carrying out First Article Inspections
Managing concessions and quality-related documentation
Supporting customer and supplier visits
Providing quality support to manufacturing and production teams
Attending daily production meetings and supporting problem resolution
Supporting New Product Introduction projects
Managing and supporting PPAP activity
Planning and carrying out internal audits
Supporting and conducting customer audits
Updating and maintaining business risk registers
Generating and maintaining manufacturing routes within MRP systems
Supporting contract review activities
Maintaining accurate quality records and documentation
Supporting the development and improvement of quality systems
Leading and supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement projects
What We're Looking For
Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
Experience working within an AS9100 quality environment
Strong knowledge of quality systems, procedures and manufacturing standards
Experience supporting or leading root cause and problem-solving activities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across different departments
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality
Confident using Microsoft Office systems
Able to interpret and present technical information
Experience working with suppliers and customers on quality-related matters
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Desirable Experience
Experience with specialist process accreditations such as NADCAP
Lean Six Sigma knowledge or qualification
Internal and/or external auditing experience
Internal or external auditing qualification
Full UK driving licence
What's On Offer
Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
Full-time, permanent opportunity
37.75-hour working week
Early finish on Fridays
Opportunity to work within a specialist manufacturing environment
Varied role covering quality systems, audits, suppliers and manufacturing
Opportunity to support continuous improvement and new product introduction
Ongoing professional and technical development
If you're an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and knowledge of AS9100, apply today!
Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year