Part-Time Quality Engineer /consultant - Precision sheet metal manufacturing company have a flexible Part-Time opportunity for someone with proven PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will support quality assurance activities for manufacturing components, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives on a part-time basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage PPAP submissions, including preparation, review, and submission of required documents (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, dimensional results, material certifications, etc.)
- Verify production part conformity and sign-off on sample approvals
- Support incoming inspection, first article inspections, and production inspections as needed
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve non-conformance's and implement corrective actions (8D)
- Maintain and update quality documentation, records, and control plans
- Perform root cause analysis, process capability studies, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
- Participate in internal audits and support supplier quality audits as required
- Provide technical guidance on PPAP requirements to cross-functional teams
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with APQP / PPAP process and supporting documentation
- Availability for part-time hours
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, root cause analysis)
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with quality management systems and quality data software is a plus
- Associate degree or higher in engineering, quality, or related field preferred; relevant certifications (CQE, CQA) a plus
What We Offer:
- Flexible part-time schedule to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to work on meaningful quality initiatives and impact product reliability
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
This is a part time permanent role with a starting salary dependant on experience and contractual hours agreed. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
