Quality Engineer
Bedfordshire
£50,000
A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Quality Engineer to join a market-leading engineering business that specialises in precision sealing solutions for industries including automotive, medical, aerospace, defence, and life sciences. This is a varied and rewarding role in a fast-paced environment, offering long-term career development within a well-established company.
Why Apply?
* Industry Impact - Work across critical sectors including medical, automotive, and aerospace.
* Career Growth - Join a growing company with over 40 years of success and a strong focus on engineering excellence.
* Great Package - Bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, and a competitive salary.
The Role:
* Maintain and improve the company's ISO9001, ISO13485 & ISO14001 certified Quality Management Systems.
* Lead internal audits, supplier audits, and support external/customer audits.
* Oversee PPAP submissions, reviewing samples and technical documentation.
* Guide and support Quality Control teams to meet customer and dispatch requirements.
* Investigate non-conformances and manage reporting through tools like 8D, FTA, and 4M.
* Collaborate with all departments to ensure compliance with customer quality standards.
* Mentor apprentices and junior team members to help develop future talent.
* Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and product quality.
What You'll Bring:
* Strong experience in a Quality Assurance role within engineering or manufacturing.
* Audit qualifications or lead auditor training is an advantage.
* Proficient in PPAP, including PFMEA, and confident using quality tools like 8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma.
* A solid understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment with a proactive, can-do attitude.
This role will be primarily based at the company's Bedfordshire HQ, with regular visits to their nearby site.
If you're a detail-driven quality professional ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to be part of a respected engineering-led company making a big impact across high-tech industries.
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The Collective Network
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 1AA, England
£50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A Quality Engineer position is available in Bedfordshire with a salary of £50,000.
- The role requires strong experience in a Quality Assurance position within engineering or manufacturing, ideally with audit qualifications.
- Key responsibilities include maintaining ISO-certified Quality Management Systems, leading audits, and overseeing PPAP submissions.
- Candidates should possess skills in quality tools such as 8D and Six Sigma, along with a solid understanding of engineering specifications.
- This opportunity offers long-term career development within a leading engineering company serving critical sectors like automotive and aerospace.
