Quality Engineer

Jenkins Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Posted 17 days ago, valid for 4 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Quality Engineer based in Essex with a salary of £40K.
The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulated environment such as Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, or Medical.
Key responsibilities include maintaining quality assurance systems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting contract reviews.
Candidates should have strong knowledge of quality frameworks like ISO 9001 and be comfortable using data for decision-making.
The company offers competitive benefits, including 4x Death in Service cover and the opportunity to join a legacy team focused on innovation.

Quality Engineer – £40KBased in Essex | Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for precision and continuous improvement? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturer. Your Responsibilities As a Quality Engineer, you’ll report directly to the Quality Manager and take a hands-on role in both the maintenance and improvement of quality assurance systems. Your work will include:

Identifying and resolving quality issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting contract reviews to ensure customer requirements are met and flowed down effectively
Helping to design and implement an APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) framework
Participating in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with relevant quality standards
Contributing to Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing waste and process variation

What We’re Looking For We're looking for a confident, detail-driven professional with a solid background in quality within a regulated environment.

Ideally 2+ years’ experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Medical, or other precision-driven industry
Strong working knowledge of quality frameworks such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949
Comfortable using data and analysis to drive decisions and improvements
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and departments

Benefits

Competitive salary, reflective of your skills and experience
4x Death in Service cover
Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a forward-thinking approach to engineering and innovation

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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