Role: Quality Engineer – Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours
Hourly Rate: £25ph DOE
Contract Length: Ongoing (Outside IR35)
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering / Aerospace / Precision Materials
The Role
A growing manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support production quality, implement robust process controls, and drive continuous improvement across a busy value stream. This role is ideal for someone with strong Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 environment who enjoys problem-solving and improving shop-floor processes.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours
Hourly Rate: £25ph DOE
Contract Length: Ongoing (Outside IR35)
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering / Aerospace / Precision Materials
The Role
A growing manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support production quality, implement robust process controls, and drive continuous improvement across a busy value stream. This role is ideal for someone with strong Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 environment who enjoys problem-solving and improving shop-floor processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily Quality Engineering activities within the manufacturing value stream.
- Lead APQP activity and support new product and process introductions.
- Produce PFMEAs, Control Plans and quality documentation.
- Develop and maintain process controls, including SPC and capability studies.
- Analyse production data and recommend improvement actions.
- Lead customer quality investigations using tools such as 8D and DMAIC.
- Manage supplier quality concerns and support MRB processes.
- Support internal/external audits and maintain compliance with quality standards.
- Oversee lab testing for material quality control.
- Drive continuous improvement and support Lean initiatives.
- Strong Quality Engineering background in AS9100 or ISO9001 manufacturing.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR/ISIR, and SPC.
- Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience with material testing and process risk assessments.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- AS9100 / ISO9001 auditing experience.
- CMM measurement experience.
- Experience in NPI and developing new processes.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts).
- Detail focused and highly organised.
- Methodical with a strong completer
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Open to change and continuous improvement.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
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