Quality Engineer – £40K Based in Essex | Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for precision and continuous improvement? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturer. Your Responsibilities As a Quality Engineer, you’ll report directly to the Quality Manager and take a hands-on role in both the maintenance and improvement of quality assurance systems. Your work will include: Identifying and resolving quality issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives Supporting contract reviews to ensure customer requirements are met and flowed down effectively Helping to design and implement an APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) framework Participating in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with relevant quality standards Contributing to Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing waste and process variation What We’re Looking For We're looking for a confident, detail-driven professional with a solid background in quality within a regulated environment. Ideally 2 years’ experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Medical, or other precision-driven industry Strong working knowledge of quality frameworks such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 Comfortable using data and analysis to drive decisions and improvements A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and departments Benefits Competitive salary, reflective of your skills and experience 4x Death in Service cover Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a forward-thinking approach to engineering and innovation If this sounds like you, please apply today