Quality Engineer
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Rochester, Kent
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00
Friday: 08:30 - 13:15
Contact: Ollie Burnie - Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
PLEASE NOTE, NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE, SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
We are currently recruiting for an experience and proactive Quality Engineer to join our clients Quality teams based at their Rochester site. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys solving complex quality issues, and is confident working with both customers and suppliers.
You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our clients quality systems, supporting production, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including AS9100.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing supplier approval status and supporting supplier audits
Operating and maintaining the CAPA (RCCA) system
Managing standards, specifications, and documentation control
Supporting APQP, PPAP and New Product Introduction activities
Conducting First Article Inspections and managing concessions
Supporting internal, customer, and supplier visits and audits
Maintaining and updating the risk register
Generating and maintaining manufacturing routes within MRP
Contract review and configuration control
Accurate record keeping and ongoing systems development
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
Experience working within an AS9100 quality environment
Background in a manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support/lead improvement teams
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Desirable:
Experience with NADCAP or specialist process accreditations
Lean Six Sigma knowledge
Internal and/or external auditing experience or qualifications
Full UK driving licence