Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Salary £36,000 to £38,000 per annum – based in Gillingham, Kent. Days role working Mon to Fri (early finish on Fri). Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension, onsite parking and employee welfare scheme. Permanent position.

Our client is a well‑established engineering company. The role reports to the Factory Manager and is a stand‑alone position that collaborates with Inspectors and shop‑floor staff. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the quality function in a hands‑on capacity.

• Develop and maintain quality procedures
• Drive continuous improvement strategies
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance
• Goods‑In inspection
• Liaise with the Sales team to resolve customer issues
• Implement corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain accurate quality records
• Ensure calibration of quality control equipment
• Carry out internal audits, ensuring procedures meet both internal and external standards
• Review and approve documentation related to manufacturing and packaging (SOPs and RAs)
• Continue development of the QMS in line with the continuous improvement programme
• Work closely with other departments to drive a quality and continuous improvement culture
• Lead and support customer and regulatory audits (including BS audits)

• HND or similar in an engineering related subject (ideal)
• Experience in a quality assurance role within manufacturing
• NEBOSH certified (preferred but not essential)
• 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
• Strong organisational skills and ability to lead others
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate at all levels
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension, onsite parking and employee welfare scheme.