Quality Engineer
Location:
Marden, Kent
Contract:
Full-time contract position
Working pattern:
Predominantly on-site, supporting manufacturing operations
TPA Recruit is supporting an established engineering manufacturer in the appointment of an experienced Quality Engineer on a contract basis. The position is focused on production and supplier quality, structured problem solving, corrective action, auditing and practical continuous improvement.
The role would suit a hands-on Quality Engineer who is comfortable working directly with production and engineering teams, can investigate defects to root cause and has strong knowledge of recognised quality core tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality standards and quality control systems across manufacturing operations.
- Monitor and analyse quality performance, KPIs and defect trends to identify improvement priorities.
- Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes and products against defined quality requirements.
- Investigate product and production issues and drive effective corrective actions and sustainable improvements.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales and Purchasing to build quality into processes and products.
- Create and maintain work instructions, control plans and other quality/process documentation.
- Chair quality improvement meetings and ensure improvement actions are documented and progressed using PDCA.
- Create internal and external audit plans, conduct audits and support supplier audit activity.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality performance and close identified gaps.
- Promote a strong quality culture and lead by example across the manufacturing environment.
Skills and Experience
- Previous Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing or engineering.
- Practical experience of root-cause investigation, corrective action and structured problem solving.
- Good knowledge of Control Plans, SPC, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, APQP and 8D.
- Experience creating quality/process documentation and supporting production teams.
- Internal, external or supplier auditing experience would be strongly advantageous.
- Ability to analyse defects and quality data, identify trends and convert findings into practical actions.
- SAP experience in a manufacturing environment is required for this contract assignment.
- Confident communicator able to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers and customers.
Why Join This Business?
- Immediate contract opportunity within an established UK engineering manufacturer.
- Hands-on role with direct impact on product, process and supplier quality.
- Broad exposure across production, engineering, purchasing and supplier quality activity.
- Opportunity to use the full quality core-tool set in a practical manufacturing environment.
- Competitive estimated rate of £35.00-£40.00 per hour depending on experience.
- £35.00-£40.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Full-time contract position
- Exce;llent Company