Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Great Chesterford, Essex Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established and stable engineering company based in Great Chesterford, known for its high-quality products and strong commitment to continuous improvement. Due to growth, they are now looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support their quality assurance processes and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Role Overview:

As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet required standards and specifications. You will play a key role in driving quality improvements, managing non-conformances, and supporting audits and inspections.

Key Responsibilities:

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Monitor and improve internal quality processes and procedures

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Investigate and resolve quality issues and non-conformances

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Support root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

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Maintain and update quality documentation, including inspection reports and procedures

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Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout manufacturing

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Assist with internal and external audits (e.g. ISO 9001)

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Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in products and processes

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Support training and development of shop-floor staff in quality awareness

Candidate Requirements:

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Previous experience in a Quality Engineering or related quality role within engineering or manufacturing

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Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. 8D, CAPA, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis)

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Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

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Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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Good attention to detail and organisational ability

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Proficient in using MS Office and quality reporting systems

What’s on Offer:

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Stable, long-term employment with a reputable company

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Monday to Friday working hours

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Supportive team environment

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Opportunities for further development and training