Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Location:

Reading, Berkshire
Rate: £400 - £450 per day
Contract Length: 12 months (with potential for extension)

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our client's team based in Reading. This is an exciting 12-month contract opportunity offering a competitive daily rate within the £400 - £450 range. We are looking for someone who can make an immediate impact in ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.

• Lead quality assurance efforts for products and processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues.
• Develop and maintain inspection and testing procedures, ensuring they align with the best industry practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to drive continuous improvement in quality.
• Perform audits and inspections at various stages of production to identify potential quality risks and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present quality reports and metrics, highlighting trends and areas of concern.
• Manage and facilitate external audits and customer quality assessments.
• Work with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards and manage supplier quality issues when they arise.

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within the manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, including ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or similar certifications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, FMEA).
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using quality management software, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience working with suppliers and conducting audits.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with automotive or aerospace quality standards is a plus.
• Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.