Quality Engineer – Salary up to £36,000 per annum, based in Gillingham, Kent. Days role working Mon to Fri (early finish on Friday). Permanent position.
Our client is a well‑established and renowned engineering company. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Gillingham site in Kent, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role is a stand‑alone position that will collaborate with Inspectors and other shop‑floor staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality procedures
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance
- Goods‑in inspection
- Liaise with Sales to resolve customer issues
- Implement corrective and preventative actions
- Maintain accurate quality records
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Ensure calibration of quality control equipment
- Carry out internal audits, ensuring procedures meet internal and external standards
- Review and approve manufacturing and packaging documentation (SOPs and RAs)
- Ongoing development of the QMS in line with continuous improvement programmes
- Lead and support customer and regulatory audits (including BS audits)
Qualifications
- HND or equivalent in an engineering‑related subject (preferred)
- Experience in a quality assurance role within manufacturing
- NEBOSH certified
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems
- Good problem‑solving and analytical skills
- Proficient with quality control tools and MS Office
- Root cause analysis expertise
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Enthusiasm for continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- 33 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Onsite parking
- Employee welfare scheme
This role offers the opportunity to join a reputable organization during a sustained period of growth.
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