Quality Engineer

  • Impact Recruitment Services
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Mar 18, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Quality Engineer
Location: Northampton
Salary: 35,000- 45,000 (Dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent



Impact Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established, precision-focused manufacturing business in Northampton to recruit an Experienced Quality Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company operating at the highest standards, supplying into demanding and highly regulated sectors.

If you thrive in an environment where quality is non-negotiable and continuous improvement is embedded into the culture, this role will offer both challenge and long-term career stability.



The Role

As Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the company's Quality Management System. You will ensure full compliance with customer and industry requirements, lead audit preparation, and act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business.

This is a visible and influential position, suited to someone confident working independently and driving standards forward.



Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System

  • Maintaining and controlling the Quality Manual and associated documentation

  • Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards

  • Preparing for and participating in customer, third-party and ISO audits

  • Leading corrective actions and implementing measurable quality improvements

  • Acting as a primary quality contact for customers within regulated industries



About You

  • Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (additional standards highly advantageous)

  • Experience supporting and leading external and customer audits

  • Background within aerospace, defence, motorsport or other high-integrity sectors desirable

  • Methodical, detail-driven and confident managing responsibilities autonomously

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels



What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary of 35,000 - 45,000 depending on experience

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Stable, full-time position with no shift work

  • Monday to Friday working pattern

  • Opportunity to work within a specialist, high-quality manufacturing environment

Impact are acting as an agency on behalf of our client. If you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Alex on (phone number removed).