Quality Engineer

Quality Engineers opportunity with this leading aerospace and defence precision engineering company

The role supports the Quality manager in maintaining AS 9100 system and uses a range of quality engineering techniques to monitor and improve the company products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and enhance current processes and procedures.
• Communicate with customers regarding product quality issues.
• Address customer concerns using root cause analysis and corrective action techniques (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, statistical data analysis).
• Develop, update, and create PFMEAs for process validation.
• Relay quality requirements to management and production teams.
• Examine and resolve internal non-conformities.
• Compile and present data for trend analysis and KPI reporting.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.
• Perform supplier quality audits.
• Assist with the FAIRs process for secondary approval.
• Assess quality costs and identify opportunities for reduction.
• Apply statistical analysis methods to monitor trends.
• Gather information for bi-annual Management Review.
• Oversee document control for internal, legislative, and customer information.
• Enhance the Change Management system.
• Implement 5S and Lean methodologies for operational excellence.
• Support HSE initiatives for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and ensure compliance.

Key Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and AS9100 QMS management.
• Experience in investigating and mitigating non-conformances.
• Proficiency in risk-based thinking and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes, particularly CNC machining.
• Ability to learn and implement Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Capability to train, motivate, and develop team members.
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety.
• Commitment to improving environmental impact.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.