Job Description
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Type: Hybrid, Flexitime
Work Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Industry: Defence/Aerospace
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Estimated Salary: £40,500 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer to join our team. Our client operates in the military and commercial aerospace markets, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of our Quality Policy, which is to comply with all applicable regulatory and customer specifications. They will also be responsible for maintaining an effective Quality Management System.
Main Responsibilities
* Plan and carry out audits and assessments, completing associated documentation and activities according to the QMS.
* Support investigations arising from quality issues through to their documented conclusion, including root cause analysis and solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
* Manage completion and effectiveness of Corrective and Preventative measures.
* Ensure quality measures and targets are maintained for QA Compliance.
* Support external quality audits, assessments, and visits by customers and authorities.
* Perform regular shop floor checks, report any issues, and resolve them effectively.
* Support the coordination and facilitation of timely responses and resolution of quality issues identified.
* Assist in generating quality plans and proposals.
* Support First Article Reports and customer-facing activities for product verification.
* Support customer or supplier Source Inspection or Delegate Product Review Verification activities.
* Facilitate concession applications and engineering change requests.
* Participate in Engineering Design Project reviews and auditing these projects to ensure compliance with internal QMS requirements.
Requirements
* Proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience.
* Proven experience working within a quality management system.
* Experience with auditing, both internal and supporting external audits.
* Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain.
Candidates Suitable for this Role
Candidates with experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, QMS Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Manager, or Quality Lead may be suitable for this role.