Quality Engineering Assistant

Quality Engineering Assistant
Corby
Hours - Monday to Friday full time
Salary circa £40k

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineering Assistant to support a busy Quality Engineering function within a precision manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong quality, engineering, or manufacturing background to develop their career within a highly regulated and standards-driven industry.

You will work closely with an experienced Quality Engineer, supporting quality systems, audit activities, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives across production and customer-facing processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the maintenance and development of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Assist with internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / automotive standards)
Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and compliance data
Support investigation of non-conformances and assist with root cause analysis
Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Assist with customer quality queries and preparation of reports
Support supplier quality communication where required
Help monitor product quality throughout production processes
Assist in quality performance reporting and KPI tracking
Support adherence to health & safety requirements (IOSH-aligned standards)
Use IT systems to manage documentation and quality dataPERSON SPECIFICATION Essential
HNC / HND / Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline
Understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, or automotive quality standards
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
IOSH Health & Safety certificate (or willingness to work towards)
Ability to work independently and within a teamDesirable
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Exposure to internal auditing or quality systems
Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Experience using ERP or quality management systemsSKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Quality-focused mindset
Strong problem-solving ability
Organised and methodical approach
Confident communicator at all levels
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environmentIf interested, please apply here for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed