Location: Bolton OR Stevenage (2 days per week onsite + supplier travel) Duration: 6 month initial contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client, a prominent defence organisation, is strengthening its Quality Division and has opportunities for Quality Assurance Engineers to join their Supply Chain team on a contract basis. This role will be based in either Stevenage or Bolton, with the flexibility of hybrid working and travel to UK supplier sites. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements. Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools. Conduct thorough verification and inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards. Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications. Maintain accurate and organised records of all quality control activities. Communicate findings to relevant departments and work cross-functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at suppliers. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of products. Participate in the Project...