Quality Engineer - 12month fixed term contract

Quality Engineer

Up to £65k

Full-Time | Permanent

Quality Engineering. Product Engineering. Continuous Improvement.

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a high-performing engineering and technology environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Quality Engineering and Product Engineering who enjoys working across continuous improvement, product development, quality systems, supplier quality and problem-solving.

The role will support the delivery of a strategic quality roadmap, helping to drive robust processes, improve product performance and support operational excellence across engineering and technology functions.

The Role

Working as part of the Quality function, you'll support a range of continuous improvement and quality initiatives across engineering, product development and operational activity.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting continuous improvement activity across key quality workstreams

Supporting and developing the Quality Management System

Assisting with audits and quality-related training

Supporting Product Development and Product Life Cycle activity

Working closely with engineering teams to improve product and process robustness

Supporting the management and improvement of standard operating procedures

Supporting containment actions and resolutions relating to product or operational issues

Processing and reviewing quality inputs and outputs following operational events

Supporting issue control and product quality activity

Maintaining and analysing engineering and quality KPIs

Using data to identify trends and drive proactive corrective action

Supporting supplier quality assurance activity

Working with suppliers to resolve quality issues while maintaining constructive working relationships

Supporting risk management and appropriate mitigation activity

Carrying out structured audits against defined processes and procedures

Identifying weaknesses, risks and opportunities for improvement

Supporting robust problem-solving using appropriate quality tools and techniques

What We're Looking For

Previous Quality Engineering experience

Strong Product Engineering knowledge

Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, automotive, motorsport or similarly technical environment

Strong understanding of engineering processes supporting product development

Good problem-solving capability

Ability to use structured tools and techniques to identify root causes and implement solutions

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets

Understanding of risk management and mitigation

Experience supporting or working with a Quality Management System

Experience carrying out audits

Supplier quality management experience

Strong communication and influencing skills

Excellent attention to detail and process

Proactive and highly motivated approach

Ability to adapt within a fast-paced and changing environment

Reliable, organised and comfortable taking ownership of tasks

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate both Product Engineering and Quality Engineering knowledge.

Systems & Technical Skills

Experience using the following would be highly advantageous:

Microsoft Office

Visio

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Database and issue-tracking systems

Data analysis and reporting tools

Awareness of Microsoft Project would also be beneficial.

Qualifications & Experience

A background in Quality Engineering and/or Product Engineering is essential

A BEng would be advantageous

Alternatively, around 5 years' experience within Product and/or Quality Engineering would be beneficial

A current UK driving licence is required

Previous motorsport engineering or motorsport operational experience would be highly desirable

What We're Looking For Personally

You'll ideally be:

Proactive

Analytical

Highly detail-focused

Process driven

Adaptable

Highly motivated

A strong communicator and influencer

Reliable and committed

Someone with a genuine interest in engineering and high-performance environments

What's On Offer

Competitive salary

Full-time, permanent position

Opportunity to work within a highly technical engineering environment

Exposure to product development, supplier quality and continuous improvement

Opportunity to work with complex engineering products and processes

Strong scope for professional development

Potential progression into a Senior Quality Engineer

If you're an experienced Quality Engineer with strong product engineering knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement, apply today!

Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted