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Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 dependent on experience Location: Medway, Kent Contact: Sammy, Emily or Ollie – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Please note, sponsorship is not available – applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. A well-established specialist manufacturer supplying into the aerospace sector is looking to strengthen its Quality team with an experienced Quality Engineer. This is a growth role driven by increased production demand — not a replacement. The business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, long-term staff retention and internal progression. Quality is taken seriously here, and the team works collaboratively to maintain exceptionally high standards. This opportunity would suit someone with genuine quality experience in a manufacturing environment who wants to be involved in systems, improvement and problem solving — not just inspection. The role This is predominantly a quality systems and documentation-focused role, with regular interaction on the shop floor to support production teams and resolve issues. You’ll sit at the centre of the Quality function, working across systems, audits and process improvement, while remaining visible and engaged with manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and improving quality documentation and systems Supporting production teams with quality-related issues Assisting with internal and external audits Supporting supplier and customer quality activities Contributing to QMS development and system improvements Using Microsoft-based systems and ERP tools to manage data This is not a purely hands-on inspection role, nor is it a desk-only position — it requires