Quality Engineering Assistant in Corby

Job DescriptionQuality Engineering Assistant
Corby
Hours - Monday to Friday full time
Salary circa £40k

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineering Assistant to support a busy Quality Engineering function within a precision manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong quality, engineering, or manufacturing background to develop their career within a highly regulated and standards-driven industry.

You will work closely with an experienced Quality Engineer, supporting quality systems, audit activities, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives across production and customer-facing processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Support the maintenance and development of the Quality Management System (QMS)

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• Assist with internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / automotive standards)

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• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and compliance data

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• Support investigation of non-conformances and assist with root cause analysis

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• Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

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• Assist with customer quality queries and preparation of reports

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• Support supplier quality communication where required

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• Help monitor product quality throughout production processes

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• Assist in quality performance reporting and KPI tracking

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• Support adherence to health & safety requirements (IOSH-aligned standards)

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• Use IT systems to manage documentation and quality data

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PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential

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• HNC / HND / Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline

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• Understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, or automotive quality standards

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• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

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• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

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• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

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• IOSH Health & Safety certificate (or willingness to work towards)

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• Ability to work independently and within a team

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Desirable

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• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

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• Exposure to internal auditing or quality systems

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• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone)

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• Experience using ERP or quality management systems

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SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

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• Quality-focused mindset

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• Strong problem-solving ability

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• Organised and methodical approach

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• Confident communicator at all levels

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• Continuous improvement mindset

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• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

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If interested, please apply here for immediate consideration.