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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-time, Site-based
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40K
Reports To: General Manager
About the Role
Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients who specialise in the design, manufacture, and delivery of innovative solutions across various industries, including industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging technology.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values its employees' safety, wellbeing, and professional development.
Security Clearance:
- This role is subject to security clearance. Eligibility may be influenced by nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring products and processes meet high-quality standards. You will work closely with the Operations and Quality departments to ensure compliance with business and customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Implementing and managing inspection and certification control plans
Supporting contract reviews with the Project Management team
Leading APQP requirements such as PPAP and FAIRs
Conducting visual and dimensional inspections for process production part approval
Supporting final inspections of completed components or assemblies, including sign-off
Providing manufacturing support to production areas for quality-related issues
Updating or implementing procedures as needed
Evaluating measurement systems
Actively supporting the business with its QMS and ISO 9001:2015 accreditation
Performing internal audits of processes and maintaining audit schedules
Managing non-conformance issues and reporting performance metrics
Accomplishing regular product sample and process audits on the shop floor
Qualifications & Experience
- Educated to Diploma or Degree level (or equivalent), ideally in an engineering environment
Strong experience working with defence standards
In-depth knowledge of technical documentation, including engineering drawings
Experience in electronics-based product manufacturing, with familiarity in electronic/electrical components and cabling
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Desirable
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and QMS practices
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Information
Benefits:
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension (5% employee, 4% employer via salary sacrifice)
One month notice period after probation
Development opportunities and Employee Share Scheme after 12 months
Access to healthcare benefits, including dependent cover, gym discounts, retail & travel schemes, and a wellbeing app
Cycle to Work Scheme and EV Scheme
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
