Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to work on a fixed-term basis until January 2026 for our client who are a well-established global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components based in Central Sheffield.

The Package and work pattern for the Quality Engineer role:

* Salary: £39,000 per annum

* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

* Location: Central Sheffield – Hybrid working

* Contract: Fixed term, until January 2026

* Bonus scheme

* BUPA Cover

* Free car parking when on site

* The opportunity to travel across Europe in the role

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Engineer role:

* Support the retention of key approvals: ISO9001, AS9100, AS9120 etc.

* Serve as focal point for all Quality standards (regulatory, customer specific, internal etc.)

* Support audit teams to ensure business compliance

* Act as release authority for products as needed in Europe

* Ensure supply chain compliance processes are in place and maintained

* Key decision maker in MRB process for any rejects in Europe

* Review, follow up, and answer customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate root cause corrective actions are put in place

* Key sign off point for NPI, confirming standards are met (via FAI) and processes are considered repeatable and production ready

* Validate that training and competency plans for operational teams ensure necessary standards are met

Key Relationships for the Quality Engineer role:

* Reports To: Quality Manager, Europe

Required Competencies for the Quality Engineer role:

1. Organised and engaged leadership

2. Collaboration across functions

3. Change management experience

4. Integrity and honesty

5. Ability to define priorities and focus on value-adding areas

6. Adept at communicating the organisation's vision

7. Inclusive working practices

Essential Qualifications for the Quality Engineer role:

1. Associate's degree in quality, business/marketing, or engineering

2. Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9120

3. Experience liaising with certification bodies in context of surveillance / re-cert auditsMinimum 5 years' experience in a similar role

4. Possess a Valid UK Passport and be available for occasional European travel

Desirable Qualifications:

-Degree qualified in a technical engineering field

-Membership / accreditation from professional body

-Aerospace / similar industry experience

The Company:

Our client is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Their products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace and defence, oil & gas, electrical energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets.

Role Purpose:

As part of our European entity, the quality function delivers value-add services to key customers across Europe. The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the quality manager, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and consistency, ensuring the business meets the required international/industry/customer standards along with various accreditations and customer requirements.

If the Quality Engineer position could be of interest, please call (phone number removed) at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW