Junior Quality Engineer

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Junior Quality Engineer in Folkestone to support quality processes and client submissions. Ideal for newcomers keen on learning, this full-time role offers exposure to manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include measuring and inspecting parts, assisting with submissions (PSW, PPAP), and tracking quality performance. Applicants should have IT skills and experience with measurement tools, with further benefits from any knowledge of plastic injection moulding.

Qualifications

• Experience with measurement tools critical for quality inspection.
• Knowledge of standard submissions (PSW, PPAP, FAIR) valuable.
• Basic report writing and IT proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and inspect new and existing parts.
• Help complete client submissions including PSW, PPAP.
• Support tooling sample submissions in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Experience using measurement tools like CMM

Good IT skills, especially MS Office

Knowledge of PSW, PPAP, FAIR submissions

Basic understanding of corrective actions and reporting

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 (url removed).

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.