Junior Quality Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer in Folkestone. You will measure and inspect parts, assist with quality submissions, and support tooling processes. This is a great opportunity for those eager to start a career in quality control within a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates will have experience with measurement tools and a keen interest in quality assurance. CVs should be sent in Word format to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Experience using measurement tools like CMM, Shadowgraph, or manual gauges.
• Knowledge of PSW, PPAP, FAIR, or similar submissions is helpful.
• Basic understanding of corrective actions and reporting (8D).
• Good IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Experience in plastic injection moulding is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and inspect new and existing parts.
• Help complete client submissions such as PSW, PPAP, FAIR, and ISIR.
• Assist with IMDS submissions.
• Support tooling sample submissions in the UK and abroad.
• Create and update work instructions.
• Work with suppliers, colleagues, and clients.
• Help track quality performance.
• Support first-off, last-off, and patrol inspections.
• Inspect goods coming in and out of the site.

Skills

Measurement tools usage (CMM, Shadowgraph)

Knowledge of PSW, PPAP, FAIR

Understanding of corrective actions (8D)

Good IT skills (MS Office)

Experience in plastic injection moulding

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer

Location: Folkestone

Hours: Full-time

We are looking for a Junior Quality Engineer to join the team. You will help check parts, support quality processes, and assist with client submissions. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Main Duties:

• Measure and inspect new and existing parts.
• Help complete client submissions such as PSW, PPAP, FAIR, and ISIR.
• Assist with IMDS submissions.
• Support tooling sample submissions in the UK and abroad.
• Create and update work instructions.
• Work with suppliers, colleagues, and clients.
• Help track quality performance.
• Support first‑off, last‑off, and patrol inspections.
• Inspect goods coming in and out of the site.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience using measurement tools like CMM, Shadowgraph, or manual gauges.
• Knowledge of PSW, PPAP, FAIR, or similar submissions is helpful.
• Basic understanding of corrective actions and reporting (8D).
• Good IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Experience in plastic injection moulding is a bonus but not required.

This role is ideal for someone keen to start a career in quality and gain hands‑on experience working with clients.

CV's in word format to be sent to [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.