A well-respected Manufacturing company with multiple sites in the UK are looking for a highly experienced Quality Engineer on a new 6-month contract, which is highly likely to extend. The company work at the forefront of their industry and have recently won awards for their growth and pioneering engineering.

Shop Floor & Department Organisation

• Monitor shop floor layout and organisation of Quality department areas in conjunction with the QC & Assembly Team.

• Ensure layouts are optimised for efficiency across all work streams.
  
  

Quality Management & Control

• Lead 8D activities and manage customer complaints through to resolution.

• Conduct investigations using microtome and microscope, providing feedback to relevant stakeholders.

• Lead the Product Audit function within the Quality Control Department.

• Oversee hold areas and stock control of non-conforming products from internal sources, suppliers, and returns.

• Ensure all products comply with performance specifications and meet 100% usability requirements.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across QC and Assembly.

• Manage planned and unplanned projects for new product development.

• Actively support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities

• Control Plan and FMEA attendance/submission
  
  

Audits & Compliance

• Undertake internal and external audits in line with business accreditations.

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, health & safety, environmental policies, legal requirements, and duty of care.
  
  

Customer, Supplier & Equipment Liaison

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve quality issues.

• Support customer and supplier visits as required.

• Work with measurement equipment suppliers for new machines, upgrades, training, repairs, and calibration.
  
  

Team Support & KPI Monitoring

• Assist in team evaluations and staff development.

• Monitor QC & Assembly Team performance against KPIs using daily charts, Quality Boards, and SPM.

• Assist the Quality Control & Assembly Manager in achieving all stated quality KPIs.