Quality Engineer

• Location: Croydon
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

About the Quality Engineer Role

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant national and international standards.

You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting audits, and ensuring quality standards are upheld across all areas of the business.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager and deputise in their absence, including hosting customer and third-party audits
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO9001:2015
• Conduct internal audits and special process assessments, producing reports in a timely manner
• Manage and follow up on non-conformance reports (NCRs) from internal and external sources
• Carry out supplier assessments, audits, and appraisals where required
• Prepare Quality Plans and Method Statements
• Control the release of technical documentation to production
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAIs) for internal, external, and customer projects
• Maintain the calibration system and coordinate with external service providers
• Support inspection activities within goods-inwards
• Deliver process and quality training when required
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Undertake additional duties as required

About You

• Degree or HNC in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience working within quality systems in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Knowledge of engineering standards (rail industry experience desirable)
• ISO9001:2015 Internal or Lead Auditor certification
• Familiarity with special processes (desirable)
• Strong understanding of quality assurance techniques
• Experience using measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs
• Able to work independently with a proactive and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and support colleagues

Key Performance Indicators

• Effective NCR management and resolution
• Successful audit planning and completion
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm

 Quality Engineer Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year (pro rata in first year) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance from day one
• Private medical scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discretionary bonus (up to one month’s salary, pro rata in first year)
• Pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contributions)
• Company sick pay from day one

To find out more please call Will on  07717 860484

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