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Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Basildon team as a Quality Engineer. This is a fixed term role ending on 04 August 2026.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.As Quality Engineer you will provide Quality guidance to the Business ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. You will support the Business and Customer in all Quality aspects, both current and new production plus develop and improve the business, with a focus on Quality, Cost and Delivery. Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities:Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure all behaviours and activities are in accordance with Company Health, Safety and Environment policies and proceduresCustomer Complaint Resolution: Responsible for all aspects of complaint resolution including customer/internal communication, root cause analysis (8D) & corrective action implementationAudit: conduct internal audit to the required standards (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP), support/host external audit and customer visits, complete/support non-conformance reports and implementation of corrective actionsWorkshop Support: Lead MRB activity, Drawing/Standard interpretation and disposition, maintenance/update of route cards and supporting documentationSupplier Quality: Support supplier audit and surveillance, raising of complaints, supplier communication, update of Approved Supplier List, supplier selection processNPI: Responsible for all quality aspects of New Product Introduction including use of appropriate tools where required (e.g. PPAP, FMEA, APQP), production of First Article Inspection Reports, customer communication, resolution of issues, creation of route cards and supporting documentationProcess Improvement: conduct data analysis, support selection of improvement activities, lead and support application of appropriate improvement toolset (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, RCA etc)QMS: Support the management and update of the company Quality Management System. Ensure all business activities are conducted in accordance with the QMSTraining: Provide training to colleagues and customers when requiredBusiness Systems: Support the implementation, development and use of company systems as required (e.g., CC database, Aventa/Factory Master)Quality Engineer Skills & Attributes:Ability to work as part of a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills able to communicate at all levels both internally and externallyAbility to self-manage and prioritise workloadContinuous Improvement mindset with effective analytical and problem-solving skillsQuality Engineer Qualifications & Experience Degree level qualification in an engineering/quality discipline or relevant experienceExperience within defence/aerospace manufacturing is preferredWhats in it for youCompetitive salary40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Youll gain access to the following company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, employee retail discountsYou will receive 33 days holiday per year (pro rata for FTC)Interested? xjdpvnf Then please click on the Apply button today! We look forward to hearing from you!