Quality Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for an 8-month fixed-term contract in Basildon, Essex. The successful candidate will provide quality leadership and assurance, ensuring compliance with applicable standards while driving improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Strong experience in manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and a degree-level qualification in engineering or quality discipline are essential. The role offers a salary of £50,000 pro rata and a standard Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is crucial.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging at all levels.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards across the business.
• Own the end-to-end customer complaint resolution process.
• Conduct internal audits in line with recognized standards.

Skills

Strong experience in a Quality Engineering role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capability

Strong organisational skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in engineering or quality discipline

Job description

Quality Engineer (Fixed Term Contract – 8 months)

Location: Basildon Essex

Salary: £50,000 (pro rata)

Hours: Standard hours – Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is supporting the appointment of an experienced Quality Engineer on an 8‑month fixed‑term contract. This role provides quality leadership and assurance across the business, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards while supporting both current and new production activities.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to drive improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery, while maintaining a robust and compliant Quality Management.states System.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all activities and behaviours align padres with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.

Customer Complaint Resolution

• Own the end‑to‑end customer and internal complaint sätion process.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g. 8D).
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• ీయ Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams and customers.

Audit & Compliance

• Conduct internal audits in line with recognised standards (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP).
• Support and host external audits and customer visits.
• Raise, manage, and close non‑conformance reports and corrective actions.

Workshop & Production Support

• Lead avanzarMRB (Material Review Board) activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings and applicable standards.
• Maintain and update route cards and supporting manufacturing documentation.

Supplier Quality

• Support supplier audits and ongoing surveillance activities.
• Raise and manage supplier complaints and corrective actions.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Support supplier selection and approval processes.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Own all quality aspects of NPI activity.
• Apply appropriate quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA and APQP where required.
• Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Support customer communication and resolution of NPI‑related issues.
• Create and maintain route cards and supporting documentation.

Quality Engineer Experience

• Strong experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to self‑manage and prioritise workload.
• Analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving capability.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Degree‑level qualification in an engineering or quality discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

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