Junior Quality Engineer

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Quality Engineer located in Folkestone. This role involves measuring and inspecting parts, supporting client submissions, and ensuring quality processes. Ideal for those eager to gain experience in quality within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have experience with measurement tools and good IT skills. This opportunity fosters a diverse workplace enriching the quality assurance domain.

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

Experience using measurement tools like CMM, Shadowgraph, or manual gauges

Knowledge of PSW, PPAP, FAIR, or similar submissions

Basic understanding of corrective actions and reporting (8D)

Good IT skills, especially 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.

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.