Our client is a well-established engineering company that is renowned for manufacturing advanced equipment used within the defence sector. Seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to monitor, plan and improve business processes whilst increasing production output and product quality.

The Role

You will be responsible for introducing new processes and procedures, determining quality standards, driving continuous improvements, and resolving problems. You’ll also be required to collaborate with the wider team to embed lean methodologies which involves challenging processes, equipment and people to improve capability, reliability and performance all whilst keeping the design and manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible.

Other areas of focus for the role includes the creation of acceptance test procedures, inspecting materials, equipment, processes and products, developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits and determining corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions.

Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes including on the job training.

Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.

Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

Monitor calibration system & ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

Support prototype, sample and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells.

Complete internal product and system audits, perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.

Support supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

The Candidate

Ideally HNC / HND in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal auditor

Minimum 4 years engineering, manufacturing and QA experience.

Use of problem-solving techniques

Effective presentation of data and identifying problems area

through analysis.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies.

A strong work ethic, effective time management abilities and good organisational skills.

The Package

Offering up to £40,000 plus a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, profit share scheme and 9 day working fortnight.