Quality Engineering Specialist
Posted 3 days ago by Synergize Consulting
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Engineering Quality Engineer is a contract position based in Luton, requiring SC Clearance. The successful candidate will support various projects by ensuring robust Quality Assurance activities are implemented across complex platforms, collaborating closely with Operations and cross-functional teams. This position is not focused on Software QA but rather on engineering quality processes and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Quality leadership to achieve and exceed key objectives
- Acting as the quality focal point for in-service and returned materials
- Leading investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Reviewing and approving quality documentation across repair and returns activities
- Ensuring traceability and configuration control of unserviceable items
- Collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers
- Driving compliance with AS9100 / ISO9001 and contractual quality standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes
- Delivering compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets
- Producing insightful reports and data for project and programme teams
Key Skills:
- Security cleared (SC)
- Background in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar within a complex industry (defence, aerospace or electronics)
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with quality tools
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Luton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Engineering Quality Engineer (Contract) Luton HQ (3/4 days a week) Up to £40 p/h Inside IR35 SC Clearance is essential
*This is NOT a Software QA position, we are specifically looking for Engineering Quality Engineer*
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Quality Engineer contractor to support a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to the delivery of robust Quality Assurance activities across complex, in-service platforms. Working within a collaborative project environment, you’ll partner closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure quality excellence is embedded at every stage.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting Quality leadership to achieve and exceed key objectives
- Acting as the quality focal point for in-service and returned materials
- Leading investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Reviewing and approving quality documentation across repair and returns activities
- Ensuring traceability and configuration control of unserviceable items
- Collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers
- Driving compliance with AS9100 / ISO9001 and contractual quality standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes
- Delivering compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets
- Producing insightful reports and data for project and programme teams
What we’re looking for:
- Security cleared (SC)
- Background in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar within a complex industry (defence, aerospace or electronics)
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with quality tools
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach
If you’re passionate about quality, thrive in fast-paced technical environments, and enjoy solving complex challenges, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.