Quality Engineer - 12month fixed term contract

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Senior Quality Engineer progression

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is hiring a Quality Engineer to join a high-performing engineering environment in the United Kingdom. You will work across continuous improvement, product engineering, quality systems and supplier quality to drive robust processes and improve product performance.

The role involves audits, quality training, SOPs, data analysis and KPI reporting, with close collaboration to engineering teams to enhance product and process robustness.

Qualifications

• Quality Engineering and Product Engineering experience essential.
• Background in engineering/manufacturing/automotive or similar technical field.
• Proven ability to use structured problem-solving tools.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and audits.
• Strong data analysis and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement across key quality workstreams.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Assist with audits and quality training.
• Support Product Development and Product Life Cycle activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product and process robustness.
• Manage SOPs and containment actions.
• Analyze quality inputs/outputs from operational events.
• Support supplier quality assurance and issue resolution.
• Identify risks and drive corrective action.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Product Engineering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Process oriented

Adaptability

Ownership

Education

BEng (advantageous)

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Quality Engineer

Up to £65k

Full-Time | Permanent

Quality Engineering. Product Engineering. Continuous Improvement.

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a high-performing engineering and technology environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Quality Engineering and Product Engineering who enjoys working across continuous improvement, product development, quality systems, supplier quality and problem-solving.

The role will support the delivery of a strategic quality roadmap, helping to drive robust processes, improve product performance and support operational excellence across engineering and technology functions.

The Role

Working as part of the Quality function, you'll support a range of continuous improvement and quality initiatives across engineering, product development and operational activity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting continuous improvement activity across key quality workstreams
• Supporting and developing the Quality Management System
• Assisting with audits and quality-related training
• Supporting Product Development and Product Life Cycle activity
• Working closely with engineering teams to improve product and process robustness
• Supporting the management and improvement of standard operating procedures
• Supporting containment actions and resolutions relating to product or operational issues
• Processing and reviewing quality inputs and outputs following operational events
• Supporting issue control and product quality activity
• Maintaining and analysing engineering and quality KPIs
• Using data to identify trends and drive proactive corrective action
• Supporting supplier quality assurance activity
• Working with suppliers to resolve quality issues while maintaining constructive working relationships
• Supporting risk management and appropriate mitigation activity
• Carrying out structured audits against defined processes and procedures
• Identifying weaknesses, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting robust problem-solving using appropriate quality tools and techniques

What We're Looking For

• Previous Quality Engineering experience
• Strong Product Engineering knowledge
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, automotive, motorsport or similarly technical environment
• Strong understanding of engineering processes supporting product development
• Good problem-solving capability
• Ability to use structured tools and techniques to identify root causes and implement solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Understanding of risk management and mitigation
• Experience supporting or working with a Quality Management System
• Experience carrying out audits
• Supplier quality management experience
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and process
• Proactive and highly motivated approach
• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced and changing environment
• Reliable, organised and comfortable taking ownership of tasks

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate both Product Engineering and Quality Engineering knowledge.

Systems & Technical Skills

Experience using the following would be highly advantageous:

• Microsoft Office
• Visio
• Power BI
• Jira
• Confluence
• SharePoint
• Database and issue-tracking systems
• Data analysis and reporting tools

Awareness of Microsoft Project would also be beneficial.

Qualifications & Experience

• A background in Quality Engineering and/or Product Engineering is essential
• A BEng would be advantageous
• Alternatively, around 5 years' experience within Product and/or Quality Engineering would be beneficial
• A current UK driving licence is required
• Previous motorsport engineering or motorsport operational experience would be highly desirable

What We're Looking For Personally

You'll ideally be:

• Proactive
• Analytical
• Highly detail-focused
• Process driven
• Adaptable
• Highly motivated
• A strong communicator and influencer
• Reliable and committed
• Someone with a genuine interest in engineering and high-performance environments

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to work within a highly technical engineering environment
• Exposure to product development, supplier quality and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with complex engineering products and processes
• Strong scope for professional development
• Potential progression into a Senior Quality Engineer