Quality Engineer

£35 per hour – Umberella/ LCC

6 months contract 

Coventry 

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to play a key role in driving quality standards across complex manufacturing projects? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join a growing engineering business, supporting the delivery of high-profile projects within the Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with customers, suppliers, engineering and procurement teams, ensuring quality excellence is maintained throughout the product lifecycle.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting multiple manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with customer, supplier and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and customer quality assurance activities across assigned projects.
• Support project-related supply chain quality activities, including the investigation and resolution of non-conformances using 8D, 5 Why and other structured problem-solving techniques.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
• Manage and maintain databases relating to First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and first-off samples.
• Develop and improve goods-in inspection processes for high-risk or non-conforming supplier components.
• Support Development Engineering and Procurement teams with PPAP, PSW, ISIR, PFMEA and DFMEA requirements.
• Carry out goods-in inspection activities and accurately document inspection results.
• Produce KPI reports and quality metrics for management review meetings.
• Liaise with Supplier Quality Engineers regarding supplier audits and improvement activities.
• Conduct traceability reviews and ensure quality documentation remains accurate and compliant.
• Support the approval and release of Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for manufactured products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supplier performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous experience within a Quality Engineering position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of quality methodologies and problem-solving tools, including 8D and 5 Why.
• Experience working to ISO 9001 standards and supporting internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Understanding of measurement system analysis, including basic R&R and capability studies.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong IT skills, including reporting, audit planning and document control systems.
• Commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset.

Essential Requirements

• Must pass a DBS background check
• Proven experience in supplier quality development and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Experience working within Automotive, Defence, Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain quality management and compliance requirements.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or similar role.
• HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Internal Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor qualification.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA and advanced quality planning methodologies.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects within highly regulated engineering sectors.
• Exposure to major customers and suppliers across Automotive, Aerospace and Defence industries.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

If you’re a driven Quality Engineer with a passion for quality, continuous improvement and supplier development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a business at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.