Quality Engineer

Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday, 7:30am – 12:30pm

About the Quality Engineer Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Engineer to join our Quality team in a manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality across operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with AS9100 experience who enjoys working collaboratively across departments and driving continuous improvement.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Support all activities within the Quality Department.
• Assist the Quality Manager with quality-related projects and special tasks.
• Support the training and development of Quality personnel.
• Maintain and update quality manuals, procedures, and system documentation.
• Conduct internal audits across the business.
• Liaise with production teams regarding quality and technical matters.
• Respond to customer quality and technical enquiries.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quality audits and approval assessments.
• Monitor and improve existing quality systems and processes.
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor quality records and performance ratings.
• Monitor scrap reporting systems and support the preparation of reports.
• Collate information for Management Review meetings.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions with production teams.
• Manage and investigate non-conformances.
• Maintain and analyse KPI data, including Delivery Schedule Adherence and On-Time Delivery performance.
• Undertake other duties within your capabilities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Strong understanding of AS9100 standards.
• Experience conducting AS9100 audits.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, auditors, and internal teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. SPONSORSHIP VISAS ARE NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Desirable

• NADCAP auditing experience.
• Experience using Q-Pulse quality management software.
• Previous experience within an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £47,000.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you are a proactive Quality Engineer with AS9100 auditing experience and a passion for continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online or call Will on 07717 860484

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