Quality Engineering Assistant

Quality Engineering AssistantCorbyHours - Monday to Friday full timeSalary circa £40kWe 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 data

PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential

• 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 team

Desirable

• 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 systems

SKILLS & 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 environment

If interested, please apply here for immediate consideration.