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.
T: (phone number removed)
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