Quality Engineer - Contractor

Omega Resource Group; Irlam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer based in Manchester. In this role, you will manage quality engineering activities, support new product introductions, and enhance production quality. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in ISO9001-regulated environments, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to quality improvement. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive Quality experience within an AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high‑pace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day Quality Engineering activities within the assigned value stream.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing data for quality improvements.
• Lead responses to customer quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality experience within AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001

Understanding of APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR

Experience with materials testing

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Job description

Location: Manchester

Department: Quality

Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday

Contract: Outside IR35

Reports To: Head of Quality

Overview

My client, an innovative and forward‑thinking manufacturing organisation, is looking for a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing production quality, developing robust process controls, and supporting the introduction of new products and processes within a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

You will play a key role in deploying the Business Management System, supporting new product and process introductions, and ensuring standardised methodologies are followed throughout the production facility.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering & Process Control

Manage day‑to‑day Quality Engineering activities within the assigned value stream.

Apply standard Quality and Process Engineering tools to ensure accurate and consistent quality activity across the organisation.

Lead APQP implementation within the value stream.

Complete PFMEA and Control Plans for production processes

Develop, implement, and maintain robust process controls to support high product and process quality.

Monitor and analyse manufacturing data, identifying trends and recommending quality improvement actions.

Drive improvements in production quality performance

Provide troubleshooting support to resolve process issues and improve OEE, including right‑first‑time performance.

New Product Introduction & Customer Quality

Support Quality Engineering tasks related to new product and process introductions.

Lead responses to customer quality concerns, using root cause analysis tools such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS, etc.

Lead MRB activities for production scrap and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Manage supplier quality issues within the value stream

Conduct process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data‑driven investigations.

Implement and maintain SPC methods to reduce variation and ensure consistent quality.

Compliance, Auditing & Continuous Improvement

Support and maintain the Business Management System within the Quality function.

Contribute to the development and implementation of quality procedures and organisational policies.

Report routinely on Quality KPIs.

Support and contribute to annual improvement plans and Lean initiatives.

Manage and deliver internal and external audits as required.

Conduct laboratory testing for quality control of manufactured materials.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Stay current with Quality Management best practices, new technologies, and industry standards.

Other Responsibilities

Build strong working relationships within the production value stream.

Carry out any additional duties reasonably required in support of the Quality function.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Extensive Quality experience within an AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001‑regulated manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, Control Plans, and related methodologies.

Experience with materials testing and laboratory quality control.

Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a high‑pace manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.

Attributes

Strong, logical problem‑solver.

Self‑motivated and able to work independently.

Clear and confident communicator.

Excellent attention to detail.

Methodical, organised, and reliable.

Completer–finisher mindset.

Flexible and open to change.

Strong mentoring ability.

Desirable

Trained AS9100 / ISO9001 Internal Auditor

Deep knowledge of APQP methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans and Standard Ops.

Experience with CMM measurement technologies.

Experience designing or implementing new processes

Knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, and Project Charters.

Other

Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel to customer or supplier sites at short notice.