Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Location:
Marden, Kent
Permanent Full-time position
Working pattern:
Predominantly on-site, supporting manufacturing operations
TPA Recruit is supporting an established engineering manufacturer in the appointment of an experienced Quality Engineer on a contract basis. The position is focused on production and supplier quality, structured problem solving, corrective action, auditing and practical continuous improvement.
The role would suit a hands-on Quality Engineer who is comfortable working directly with production and engineering teams, can investigate defects to root cause and has strong knowledge of recognised quality core tools.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement quality standards and quality control systems across manufacturing operations.
* Monitor and analyse quality performance, KPIs and defect trends to identify improvement priorities.
* Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes and products against defined quality requirements.
* Investigate product and production issues and drive effective corrective actions and sustainable improvements.
* Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales and Purchasing to build quality into processes and products.
* Create and maintain work instructions, control plans and other quality/process documentation.
* Chair quality improvement meetings and ensure improvement actions are documented and progressed using PDCA.
* Create internal and external audit plans, conduct audits and support supplier audit activity.
* Work with suppliers to improve quality performance and close identified gaps.
* Promote a strong quality culture and lead by example across the manufacturing environment.
Skills and Experience
* Previous Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing or engineering.
* Practical experience of root-cause investigation, corrective action and structured problem solving.
* Good knowledge of Control Plans, SPC, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, APQP and 8D.
* Experience creating quality/process documentation and supporting production teams.
* Internal, external or supplier auditing experience would be strongly advantageous.
* Ability to analyse defects and quality data, identify trends and convert findings into practical actions.
* SAP experience in a manufacturing environment is required for this contract assignment.
* Confident communicator able to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers and customers.
Why Join This Business?
* Immediate Permanent opportunity within an established UK engineering manufacturer.
* Hands-on role with direct impact on product, process and supplier quality.
* Broad exposure across production, engineering, purchasing and supplier quality activity.
* Opportunity to use the full quality core-tool set in a practical manufacturing environment.
* Competitive estimated rate of £35.00-£40.00 per hour depending on experience