Quality Engineer Location: Northampton Salary: £35,000- £45,000 (Dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Contract: Permanent Impact Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established, precision-focused manufacturing business in Northampton to recruit an Experienced Quality Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company operating at the highest standards, supplying into demanding and highly regulated sectors. If you thrive in an environment where quality is non-negotiable and continuous improvement is embedded into the culture, this role will offer both challenge and long-term career stability. The Role As Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the company's Quality Management System. You will ensure full compliance with customer and industry requirements, lead audit preparation, and act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business. This is a visible and influential position, suited to someone confident working independently and driving standards forward. Key Responsibilities Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System Maintaining and controlling the Quality Manual and associated documentation Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards Preparing for and participating in customer, third-party and ISO audits Leading corrective actions and implementing measurable quality improvements Acting as a primary quality contact for customers within regulated industries About You Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (additional standards highly advantageous) Experience supporting and leading external and customer audits Background within aerospace, defence, motorsport or other high-integrity sectors desirable Methodical, detail-driven and confident managing responsibilities autonomously Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels What's On Offer Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus Stable, full-time position with no shift work Monday to Friday working pattern Opportunity to work within a specialist, high-quality manufacturing environment Impact are acting as an agency on behalf of our client. If you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Alex on 01604 239555.