Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location:Rotherham

Sector:Manufacturing (Aerospace or Metallurgy Preferred

Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedQuality ManagerorQuality Engineerwith ametallurgy backgroundto join a leading manufacturing company. This role will be integral in ensuring the highest quality standards in the production of metal components, with a particular focus on aerospace manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar quality management role, with the ability to manage a small team and drive improvements within the quality assurance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the quality control processes for metal products, ensuring compliance with industry standards, includingAS9100and other.
• Oversee and mentor a small team of quality engineers and inspectors, providing guidance on day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and professional development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to quality standards, improving efficiency and reducing defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances, ensuring continuous improvement of processes and product quality.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure consistent product performance.
• Manage customer complaints and quality feedback, leading investigations and resolutions in a timely and professional manner.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education:Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of3-5 years of experiencein aquality managementorquality engineeringrole withinmanufacturing, with a strong focus on metals.
• Previous experience in theaerospace industryor working withaerospace-grade metalsis highly desirable.
• Experience in managing asmall teamand driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge ofmetallurgical processesandmetal testingtechniques (e.g., tensile testing, hardness testing, NDT).
• Familiarity with quality management systems, such asISO 9001,AS9100, and other aerospace-related standards.
• Proven ability to performroot cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and manage audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience withLean ManufacturingorSix Sigmamethodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity withmetallurgical testingand inspection standards specific to aerospace components.