Contract Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryBurntwood, StaffordshirecontractPosted: 2 July 2026
Apply NowFortress Recruit is now looking for an experienced Contract Quality Engineer for an immediate 2-month contract inside IR35. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy quality team, ideal for someone with aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience who can quickly integrate into the business and make an immediate impact.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage customer complaints, investigations and 8D/root cause analysis
* Produce FAIRs in accordance with AS9102 requirements
* Support PPAP activities and contribute to APQP projects
* Conduct internal, supplier and customer audits to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
* Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support Quality Management System activities
* Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
To be considered, you'll have:
* Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within manufacturing
* Aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industry experience
* Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and AS9102
* Experience with FAIRs, PPAP and quality investigations
* Strong 8D and root cause analysis skills
* The ability to work independently and hit the ground running
This is a full time, site based role (37 hours per week) in the West Midlands, offered as a 2-month contract Inside IR35, paying a competitive hourly rate with flexible working arrangements.
For more information, please click apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Becki directly.
Previous job titles may include: Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer
Key responsibilities:
* Manage customer complaints, investigations and 8D/root cause analysis
* Produce FAIRs in accordance with AS9102 requirements
* Support PPAP activities and contribute to APQP projects
* Conduct internal, supplier and customer audits to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
* Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support Quality Management System activities
* Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
To be considered, you'll have:
* Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within manufacturing
* Aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industry experience
* Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and AS9102
* Experience with FAIRs, PPAP and quality investigations
* Strong 8D and root cause analysis skills
* The ability to work independently and hit the ground running
This is a full time, site based role (37 hours per week) in the West Midlands, offered as a 2-month contract Inside IR35, paying a competitive hourly rate with flexible working arrangements.
For more information, please click apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Becki directly.
Previous job titles may include: Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer