Quality Engineer – Contract

Role: Quality Engineer – Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours
Hourly Rate: £25ph DOE
Contract Length: Ongoing (Outside IR35)
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering / Aerospace / Precision Materials

The Role
A growing manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support production quality, implement robust process controls, and drive continuous improvement across a busy value stream. This role is ideal for someone with strong Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 environment who enjoys problem-solving and improving shop-floor processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Quality Engineering activities within the manufacturing value stream.
• Lead APQP activity and support new product and process introductions.
• Produce PFMEAs, Control Plans and quality documentation.
• Develop and maintain process controls, including SPC and capability studies.
• Analyse production data and recommend improvement actions.
• Lead customer quality investigations using tools such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Manage supplier quality concerns and support MRB processes.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee lab testing for material quality control.
• Drive continuous improvement and support Lean initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong Quality Engineering background in AS9100 or ISO9001 manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR/ISIR, and SPC.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience with material testing and process risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• AS9100 / ISO9001 auditing experience.
• CMM measurement experience.
• Experience in NPI and developing new processes.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts).

Personal Attributes

• Detail focused and highly organised.
• Methodical with a strong completer
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Open to change and continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.