Quality Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Hythe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Quality Engineer for an established engineering manufacturer in Kent. The role focuses on ensuring products meet customer specifications and industry standards, with emphasis on CMM programming, calibration, auditing and problem-solving skills.

You will support the Chief Inspector, manage calibration records, conduct internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using specialist measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of CMM programming.
• Understanding calibration processes and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Inspector with day-to-day quality activities.
• Create and execute CMM programmes.
• Manage calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
• Investigate quality concerns and drive effective resolutions.
• Raise concessions, SNCRs and support 8D investigations.
• Record and analyse non-conforming products.
• Conduct contract reviews and provide quality feedback.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify potential quality risks and non-compliances.
• Prepare ISIRs and PPAP documentation.
• Create and maintain Special Packing Methods (SPMs).
• Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend daily operational meetings and contribute to problem-solving activities.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

CMM programming

Calibration knowledge

Quality systems understanding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Office software (Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer, Competitive Salary + Benefits, Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer with strong CMM programming, calibration, auditing and problem-solving skills. Join a successful engineering manufacturer and play a key role in delivering quality products and continuous improvement.

Quality Engineer

Location: Kent

Salary: Competitive DOE

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Quality team. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and the highest industry standards.

Why Join Our Client?

• Established and respected engineering business
• Varied and technically challenging role
• Opportunity to influence quality standards and continuous improvement
• Collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Inspector with day-to-day quality activities
• Create and execute CMM programmes
• Manage calibration activities and maintain calibration records
• Investigate quality concerns and drive effective resolutions
• Raise concessions, SNCRs and support 8D investigations
• Record and analyse non-conforming products
• Conduct contract reviews and provide quality feedback
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Identify potential quality risks and non-compliances
• Prepare ISIRs and PPAP documentation
• Create and maintain Special Packing Methods (SPMs)
• Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Attend daily operational meetings and contribute to problem-solving activities

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within a Quality Engineering role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using specialist measuring equipment
• Knowledge of CMM programming
• Understanding of calibration processes and quality systems
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.