Quality Systems Engineer

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Engineer for a mid Kent manufacturing site in Rochester. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, supporting audits, managing technical documentation and driving continuous improvement across processes and production teams.

You will work closely with the Quality Manager and production colleagues to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, support PPAP and APQP activities, and contribute to new product introduction while helping

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in an AS9100 quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Experience supporting or leading root cause and problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining quality standards, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting supplier quality activities and CAPA/root cause processes.
• Carrying out internal and supplier audits and APQP support.
• Maintaining and controlling quality records, documentation and configurations.
• Leading and supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

AS9100

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Job description

Quality Engineer - Mid Kent

£30,000 - £35,000

Full-Time | 37.75 Hours Per Week

Monday - Thursday | 08:15 - 17:00
Friday | 08:30 - 13:15

Quality Systems. Manufacturing Excellence. Continuous Improvement.

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Rochester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality systems and manufacturing who enjoys problem solving, improving processes and working closely with production, suppliers and customers.

You will play an important role in maintaining quality standards across the business, supporting audits, managing technical documentation and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

The Role

Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider manufacturing team, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining quality systems across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing supplier approval status and supporting supplier quality activities
• Managing CAPA and Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Maintaining quality standards, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Managing document control and configuration control
• Carrying out First Article Inspections
• Managing concessions and quality-related documentation
• Supporting customer and supplier visits
• Providing quality support to manufacturing and production teams
• Attending daily production meetings and supporting problem resolution
• Supporting New Product Introduction projects
• Managing and supporting PPAP activity
• Planning and carrying out internal audits
• Supporting and conducting customer audits
• Updating and maintaining business risk registers
• Generating and maintaining manufacturing routes within MRP systems
• Supporting contract review activities
• Maintaining accurate quality records and documentation
• Supporting the development and improvement of quality systems
• Leading and supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement projects

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within an AS9100 quality environment
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, procedures and manufacturing standards
• Experience supporting or leading root cause and problem-solving activities

Desirable Experience

• Experience with specialist process accreditations such as NADCAP
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or qualification
• Internal and/or external auditing experience
• Internal or external auditing qualification
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• 37.75-hour working week
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to work within a specialist manufacturing environment
• Varied role covering quality systems, audits, suppliers and manufacturing
• Opportunity to support continuous improvement and new product introduction
• Ongoing professional and technical development

Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.