A leading high‑precision aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer for an 8‑month fixed‑term contract based in Basildon, finishing 04 August 2026. This on‑site role focuses on ensuring product quality across production and new product introductions within a regulated aerospace environment. Key Responsibilities * Promote and enforce safe working practices and compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures. * Manage customer complaints from initial report through investigation and corrective action, using structured problem‑solving methods such as 8D. * Plan and perform internal audits to aerospace standards and support external and customer audits, driving closure of non‑conformances. * Lead material review board activities, interpret engineering drawings and standards, and control production documentation and route cards. * Support supplier quality through audits, performance monitoring, complaint handling and maintaining the Approved Supplier List. * Own quality activities for New Product Introduction, applying tools such as PPAP, FMEA and APQP, and produce First Article Inspection Reports. * Analyse process data to identify improvement opportunities and lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or RCA techniques. * Maintain and update the Quality Management System and provide training to colleagues and custome...