Engineering Quality Engineer (Contract) Luton HQ (3/4 days a week) Up to £40 p/h Inside IR35 SC Clearance is essential *This is NOT a Software QA position, we are specifically looking for Engineering Quality Engineer* We''re looking for an enthusiastic Quality Engineer contractor to support a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to the delivery of robust Quality Assurance activities across complex, in-service platforms. Working within a collaborative project environment, you''ll partner closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure quality excellence is Embedded at every stage. What you''ll be doing: Supporting Quality leadership to achieve and exceed key objectives Acting as the quality focal point for in-service and returned materials Leading investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Reviewing and approving quality documentation across repair and returns activities Ensuring traceability and configuration control of unserviceable items Collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers Driving compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 and contractual quality standards Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes Delivering compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets Producing insightful reports and data for project and programme teams What we''re looking for: Security cleared (SC) Background in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or sim