Quality Engineer

Pertemps; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Quality Engineer in Tewkesbury to maintain AS9100 quality standards and drive continuous improvement across production. You will investigate non-conformances, perform Root Cause Analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet customer specifications.

The role requires strong AS9100 knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with production, engineering, and customer teams to uphold high quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong AS9100 knowledge and experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience using methodologies such as 5 Whys.
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards.
• Conduct investigations into customer complaints and internal non-conformances.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis activities using recognised problem-solving methodologies.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with documented procedures and standards.
• Review and analyse quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Assist with supplier quality issues when required.
• Support customer quality requirements and enquiries.
• Promote best practice quality standards throughout the business.
• Maintain quality documentation and records.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and process reviews.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

5 Whys

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team working

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Engineer required in Tewkesbury, Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business in a Quality Engineering role supporting customer requirements, quality improvement initiatives and AS9100 compliance across a busy production environment.

This position would suit an experienced Quality Engineer with strong AS9100 knowledge who enjoys solving problems, driving continuous improvement and working closely with production, engineering and customer teams to maintain the highest quality standards.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will support all aspects of quality assurance and quality improvement across the business, ensuring products meet customer specifications, industry standards and internal quality requirements. Working closely with production, engineering and customer teams, you will investigate non-conformances, conduct Root Cause Analysis activities and help drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining AS9100 compliance, supporting audits and ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved across the facility.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards.
• Conduct investigations into customer complaints and internal non-conformances.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis activities using recognised problem-solving methodologies.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with documented procedures and standards.
• Review and analyse quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Assist with supplier quality issues when required.
• Support customer quality requirements and enquiries.
• Promote best practice quality standards throughout the business.
• Maintain quality documentation and records.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and process reviews.

About You

• Previous experience within a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong AS9100 knowledge and experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience using methodologies such as 5 Whys.
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience working within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and present findings effectively.
• Strong team-working skills combined with the ability to work independently.
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively under pressure.

Desirable

• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Electronics assembly manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Continuous improvement experience.

What is on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to work within an AS9100-accredited manufacturing environment.
• Varied and challenging role supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Established and growing engineering business.