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Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Sandwich, Kent Salary: £DOE Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 Week 2 : Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 / Friday 08:00 - 16:30 Our Client: Are a leading provider of advanced electro-optical sensors and precision engineering solutions. With a rich history of over four decades, they specialise in delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the defence and aerospace industries. Role Summary: Your primary role will be to monitor, plan and improve business processes whilst increasing production output and product quality. Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off) Matched pension contributions Perkbox Discount Platform Free parking onsite Staff canteen with vending machines Discovery Park discounts Death in Service Christmas Shutdown Key responsibilities within your new role would be to: Responsible for introducing new processes and procedures, determining quality standards, driving continuous improvements, and resolving problems. Collaborate with the wider team to embed lean methodologies which involves challenging processes, equipment and people to improve capability, reliability and performance all whilst keeping the design and manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible. Creation of acceptance test procedures. Inspecting materials, equipment, processes and products. Developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits and determining corrective actions. Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions. Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes including on the job training. Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques. Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs). Monitor calibration system and ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule. Support prototype, sample and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells. Complete internal product and system audits, perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor. Support supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence. Experience and skills required for this position: 4 years engineering, manufacturing and QA experience. Use of problem-solving techniques. Effective presentation of data and identifying problems area through analysis. The ability to interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies. A strong work ethic, effective time management abilities and good organisational skills. Working with cross functional teams. Ideally experience of manufacturing in a high value, low volume setting. Be an effective communicator both written and orally. Have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access. Possess good time management and organisational skills. The ability to prioritise work and have a flexible approach to handling unexpected events. The ability to read and understand technical drawings. The ability to complete FAIR's. Have an understanding of ISO standards e.g. 9001 and/or AS9100. Ideally have an understanding of ISO14001, 27001 and AS9100. Ideally understand and/or qualified in lean principles. Ideally have the ability to use CMM (Coordinate-measuring machine) Have a positive 'can do' attitude Be motivational and accountable. Be team, customer and quality focused. Be outcome and solution focused. Full current driving licence and a valid passport is required. Due to the nature of this business all candidate will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level. Next steps: If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on . Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher terms apply. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Quality Inspection Engineer - Shape Quality Excellence with Your Expertise Are you a Quality Inspection Engineer ready to make a substantial impact on quality control and assurance? Do you possess a strong understanding of quality standards and processes? We're seeking a skilled Quality Inspection Engineer to join this Salisbury business, a leader in manufacturing excellence. As a Quality Inspection Engineer, you will be at the forefront of quality assurance efforts, responsible for maintaining and improving quality standards and be working hands on in the heart of the manufacturing process. Your role will involve: Quality Engineer Leadership: Take the lead in the Quality team, overseeing the first-line management of the dedicated team. Your guidance and expertise will be instrumental in shaping a culture of quality excellence. Parts Inspection and Control: Exercise precise control over the inspection process for all parts received from suppliers. Utilise a range of manual and digital inspection and measuring devices and equipment to uphold exacting quality standards. Non-Conformance Management: As a Quality Engineer, you will initiate and investigate non-conforming parts, raising non-conformance reports, and working closely with suppliers to implement corrective actions and effective countermeasures. This will involve building working relationships with suppliers and communicating with them on the phone as well as some inside visits to understand their processes. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that products meet the highest standards Other Responsibilities Include: Collaborating with the Research and Development team on product development, where your expertise as a Quality Engineer will be essential. Working hand in hand with the Production team to address and resolve component quality issues, ensuring a seamless manufacturing process. Maintaining meticulous records of all inspection details to support accurate record-keeping and the traceability of quality data. If you're a dedicated and experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for quality control and assurance, we invite you to apply with your CV here or call us for more information on