Quality Engineer

Location: Sandwich

Department: Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join a Quality Assurance team for our well-established client who is commitment to excellence & a leading manufacturer in based in Sandwich, Kent.

You will be responsible for introducing new processes and procedures, determining quality standards, driving continuous improvements, and resolving problems. You'll also be required to collaborate with the wider team to embed lean methodologies which involves challenging processes, equipment, and people to improve capability, reliability, and performance all whilst keeping the design and manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible.

Other areas of focus for the role includes the creation of acceptance test procedures, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits and determining corrective actions.

Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions.

Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes including on the job training.

Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.

Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

Monitor calibration system & ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

Support prototype, sample and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells.

Complete internal product and system audits, perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.

Support supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

Qualifications and Skills:

HNC/HND in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

ISO 9001 or AS9100 Internal auditor

Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role.

Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address quality issues in a timely manner.

Valid driving license.

Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Positive attitude and a strong focus on teamwork.

Our client offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated Quality Engineer with a passion for ensuring product quality and process efficiency, we would love to hear from you.