Contract Quality Engineer

Job Title: Contract Quality Engineer

Location: Colchester

Rate: £40 to 50 per hour

Employment Type: 3–6 Month Contract

Working Arrangements: Onsite

IR35: Indicative Outside

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Quality Engineer to support a busy manufacturing site in Colchester during a key period of ISO 9001 audit preparation and QMS improvement.

This is a hands-on contract for someone who can hit the ground running, identify gaps and put practical improvements in place.

The Role

• Drive ISO 9001 audit readiness and close identified gaps
• Review and improve QMS documentation, procedures and work instructions
• Support corrective actions, evidence gathering and audit preparation
• Ensure quality records and processes are accurate, controlled and up to date
• Work closely with production, engineering and management to improve quality standards

Experience required for the Contract Quality Engineer

• Proven Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS
• Experience with audit preparation, documentation and corrective actions
• A hands-on, practical approach with the ability to work independently
• Confidence to quickly assess a situation and drive improvements

The Contract

• 3 to 6 month, high-impact assignment
• Onsite in Colchester
• Immediate opportunity to make a tangible difference
• Autonomy to improve processes and strengthen the QMS

If you’re an experienced contract/interim Quality Engineer who can quickly get under the skin of a manufacturing operation, identify what needs fixing and drive it through to completion, we’d like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.

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