Quality Systems Engineer

Quality Engineer - Mid Kent

£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