Quality Engineer / Team Leader

• Excellent Perks Package
• Enhanced Benefits
• Increasing Holiday Entitlement

Quality Engineer / Team Leader - Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sittingbourne, Kent
Competitive Salary

Join a thriving, well-established sheet metal fabrication business where quality isn't just a department—it's at the heart of everything. If you're looking to make your mark in a role where your expertise is valued and your ideas drive improvement, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Role
As a Quality Engineer , you'll play an integral role in our quality function, ensuring all fabricated components and assemblies meet exacting standards for our diverse client base. You'll be responsible for:

• Maintaining and developing the QMS (ISO 9001).
• Undertaking internal and supplier audits.
• Investigating and resolving quality issues across the production line.
• Coaching and supporting teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Working closely with production, engineering, and purchasing teams to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Moving forward, the implementation of ISO14001 and ISO45001 across the group.
• PPAPs, FAIRs, NCR processes.
• Customer and supplier visits.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment—perfect for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor just as much as in the office.

What We're Looking For

We're after a confident communicator with leadership skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset. You'll need:

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience in quality management within a metal manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 systems and audit processes.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude to resolving issues.
• Internal or lead auditor training (preferred).
• Experience with quality tools, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC and FMEA.
• The ability to build trust across departments and champion quality at every stage.

Why Join Our Client?

• Work with a passionate, supportive team who take pride in what they produce.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and extensive perks package; and the stability of a long-standing local employer.
• Be part of a business that values quality, innovation, and continuous growth.

Ready to lead Quality from the front? Apply now and let's talk. Send your CV to or give us a call on for a confidential chat.

Sirius Recruitment Service are acting as a recruitment agency in the recruitment of the Quality Engineer role.