Exciting Opportunity: Quality Assurance Engineer Permanent, Part-Time Position - 24 hours per week (3 full days, Monday to Thursday) Salary: £26,000 per annum (Equivalent to £45,000 pro-rata) 28 Days Annual Leave Are you passionate about ensuring top-quality products are delivered to market? Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy problem-solving? If so, we want you to join our clients dynamic team as a Quality Assurance Engineer. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in delivering world-class products while minimising costs, defects, and returns. Key Responsibilities: Supplier Collaboration: Ensure products from suppliers meet high standards and specifications. Cost Reduction: Introduce innovative processes to reduce manufacturing costs. Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the reject process for component failures, working with the factory, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues. Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to the production process, driving continuous efficiency. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the QC and engineering teams to quickly address and resolve any quality concerns. Technical Expertise: Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure products meet precise quality criteria. Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration. What We're Looking For: Strong understanding of quality assurance processes in manufacturing. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. A proactive mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvements. Why Join Us? Flexible working: Enjoy the balance of a part-time schedule with 3 full days per week. Competitive salary and benefits: Competitive annual salary. Professional growth: Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team.If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the success of leading-edge products, we'd love to hear from you R45 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group