Contract Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Summary: The Contract Manufacturing Quality Engineer role involves supporting ongoing process optimization and implementing manufacturing improvements within a mechanical manufacturing environment. The position requires developing work instructions, driving continuous improvement activities, and managing controlled builds. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in manufacturing engineering and quality processes, with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction. This is a 12-month contract with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and updating work instructions (SOPs) and manufacturing specifications.
• Supporting internal investigations using problem resolution tools and techniques, including root cause investigations.
• Driving continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, including Scrap, Rework, and Repair.
• Designing and updating jigs, fixtures, and tooling, including creating drawings for manufacture.
• Management of controlled builds.
• Identifying new needs and supporting requisitions for new equipment as required (CAPEX).

Key Skills:

• HNC/D/degree qualified in an engineering discipline or proven experience in a mechanical production engineering environment.
• Proven hands-on manufacturing engineering approach and mindset.
• Mechanical process knowledge.
• Lean/Continuous improvement/Six Sigma experience.
• Regulated industry experience (automotive, rail, aerospace, or similar).
• MRP/SAP experience.
• CAD experience ideal for tool design (3D CAD preferred but not essential).

Salary (Rate): £45.00

City: Walsall

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering