Joining the Quality team and reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day Quality Assurance activity at both our Horsham and Plymouth sites, travelling as necessary.Typical activity includes ensuring we fulfil project milestones and customer design requirements as well as site-specific activity such as ISO 9001 requirements, and ESD and FOD precautions, new starter inductions and training. Key Responsibilities Attending project/design gateway reviews and being the voice of QA within; Customer-facing liaison on day-to-day quality issues and requirements, including customer witnessed testing both onsite and customer sites; Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS in conjunction with process/function owners to ensure that the requirements of ISO 9001 are satisfied; Conducting internal audits with process/function owners to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual improvement; Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded non-conformances, are implemented and effective; Working closely with the Supply Chain team for regional on-site supplier assessment & approval. Liaison with suppliers to facilitate the on-time supply of conforming materials and services. Resolution of issues with non-compliant product; Reviewing customer bids and contracts for quality requirements, and preparation and maintenance of project Quality Plans; Fault analysis and reports on customer returns; Sign-off of C of Cs in accordance with the relevant company procedures. Skills & Experience Essential 3 years’ experience in a relevant engineering/manufacturing role or HND or higher qualification in manufacturing/engineering discipline Desirable Recent experience in a Quality Engineer role Experience with project-related Quality Assurance in D efence or Aerospace Personal Attributes Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail The ability to work independently when required A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills A resilient and adaptable approach Self-starting Work Life Balance 37.5 hour working week Lunchtime finishes on a Friday 28 days annual leave Christmas closure Holiday carry-over and purchasing scheme Benefits Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5% Income protection scheme Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing Regular sports and social activities Gym membership discounts Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings). Recruitment referral bonus scheme Excellent learning & development opportunities Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations Security Clearance Requirements Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.