Quality Engineer (6-month FTC)

Fortress Recruit is working with a leading global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer for a 6-month fixed term contract, to join their established team in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key responsibilities:

* Act as the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality matters

* Lead customer complaints, concessions and 8D investigations through to completion

* Lead FAIRs, support PPAP submissions and contribute to APQP activities during new product introduction

* Produce FAIR documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements

* Conduct internal, supplier and customer audits to ISO9001 and AS9100 standards

* Support customer audits and ensure corrective actions are completed on time

* Lead change management activities across manufacturing processes

* Review customer quality requirements and ensure these are effectively communicated internally

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supplier performance

* Support Quality Management System activities and maintain compliance with aerospace standards

* Assist with incoming inspection, final inspection and non conforming product management when required

* Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, technical, customer service and commercial teams

To be considered for this role, you'll have:

* Previous experience within a Quality Engineer position in manufacturing

* Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries

* Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

* Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102

* Strong understanding of PPAP, APQP and change management processes

* Experience leading internal, supplier and customer audits

* Practical knowledge of 8D problem solving and root cause analysis

* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with customers and suppliers

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

The role is being offered on a 6-month fixed-term basis, full time (37 hours per week) and based on-site in the West Midlands. On offer is a salary of up to £45K (pro-rata), with flexible working opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international manufacturer where quality plays a critical role in supporting major aerospace and industrial customers. You'll be joining a collaborative team with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and further develop your career within a global business.

For more information, please click apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Becki directly.

Previous job titles might include: Supplier Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer and Lead Quality Engineer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed