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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Norfolk
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Type: Permanent
Omega is excited to be recruiting for a leading provider in advanced engineering solutions for high-performance industries. DUe to their continued growth, they are looking to add a Quality Engineer to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Planning & Assurance:
Develop and implement quality and control plans, support QMS (Quality Management Systems), and conduct risk assessments like PFMEA to prevent potential failures.
- Quality Control & Inspection:
Ensure rigorous inspection processes, corrective action definitions, and calibration for tools and equipment are in place to maintain top quality standards.
- Customer & Supplier Quality:
Coordinate on customer complaints and warranty claims, issue corrective action reports, and conduct audits and evaluations for suppliers.
- Process Improvement & Problem Solving:
Lead root cause analysis (RCA), drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and proactively implement corrective actions.
- Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and manage essential quality documentation, supporting product safety and regulatory compliance.
- Training and Development:
Train staff on quality standards and procedures to align processes with environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Change Management:
Manage quality-related process changes (QCN) and support Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, RCA.
- Lean and Six Sigma expertise for continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Effective problem-solving with analytical and creative thinking.
- Project management abilities to oversee audits and timelines.
Experience:
- Background in quality assurance/control within automotive, aerospace, or defence.
- Proven experience in process improvement and supplier quality management.
Education:
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Certification (Silver or equivalent), and Lead Auditor to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday (in addition to 8 public holidays).
- Group Personal Pension (with Aviva) from 3 months service with the company. Employer contribution is 6% of basic salary, and the employee contribution is 3% of basic salary.
- Life Assurance (with Met Life) – Death in service - x 4 of annual salary.
- Discretionary company Bonus Scheme.
- Social Impact Day – I per year to use to give back to the community.
- A large range of discounts with retailers
- Employee Assistance Program (with Health Assured)
- Salary Sacrifice Gym membership via Enjoy Benefits
- Refer a friend scheme (£1,000 paid once referred candidate is employed for 6 months)
- Reward and Recognition Scheme (Above & Beyond award – Winner receives £100)
- Annual Flu vaccine
- Free on-site parking
- Free Tea, Coffee & fruit on site
- Pastries & cake once a month on site
For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis, on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed)
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific,
Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
