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Job DescriptionApplying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.Quality Engineer - ManufacturingLocation : MaidstoneSalary : 35,000 + 5% annual bonusHours of Work - Mon to Thurs 8 5pm Fri 8 1pmMy client who are based in Maidstone are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their client. We are looking for candidates who have got experience working within a Manufacturing environment and has got experience in leading and driving quality assurance and compliance. The Quality Engineer will ensure that moulded components, tooling, processes, materials and supporting systems consistently meet the quality, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, delivering zero-defect output, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceHNC/D or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics, Materials or similar disciplineDemonstrable experience within injection moulding production environmentsExperience in assembly and testing of electro-mechanical components within medium/high-volume manufacturingStrong understanding of QMS aligned to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and structured audit frameworksKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, Kanban, SMED, JIT, Kaizen) and waste reductionAbility to perform root-cause and structured problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC)Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP) particularly for traceability, batch control, NC management and material controlCapable of reading technical drawings, interpreting tolerances and understanding GD&TStrong communication, influencing and leadership skillsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure all moulded components meet dimensional, visual, functional and compliance requirementsLead quality control plans, in-process checks, gauge method validation and sampling strategiesSupport the specification, maintenance and validation of mould tools (new and repaired)Support investigations into moulding defects (flash, sink, splay, burn marks, short shots, warpage, weld lines, contamination etc.)Own the full complaints process from receipt to closure, ensuring fast, data-driven resolutionMaintain complaints logs, metrics and trend analysis, reporting monthly to senior leadershipEnsure corrective actions are sustainable, validated and embeddedRaise, track and close NCRs relating to product, process, xjdpvnf supplier, tooling or materialManage quarantine processes, concessions, deviations and rework plansLead quality investigations and ensure effective verification of corrective actionsProvide hands-on quality support to moulding cells, assembly lines and finishing operationsRegularly review standard times, machine parameters, in-process checks and test procedures to drive efficiency and FPY improvementApply Lean, Six Sigma and CI toolsets to reduce scrap, waste, downtime and defectsDeliver training on quality standards, inspection techniques, NCR handling, work instructions and visual controlsSupport supplier evaluations, audits, corrective actions and qualifications of new vendorsEnsure all work conforms to safety procedures, environmental standards and company policies