NADCAP Quality Engineer

Job Title: NADCAP Quality Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: South Yorkshire

Working Hours: 7:45am - 4:15pm Mon to Thurs & 7:00am - 1:00pm Fri

Contract Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Purpose:

To design, develop, and optimise composite structures and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with performance, quality and safety standards while driving innovation in advanced materials engineering.

Responsible For:

Composite design, manufacturing, and testing processes.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Assume responsibility for the design, analysis, and validation of composite structures.
• Oversee the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes for composite components.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, such as AS9100, through rigorous testing and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, timelines, and cost targets.
• Identify areas for improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.

Definition of Key Tasks:

• Design and analyse composite structures using CAD and FEA tools.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods such as prepreg, autoclave, and RTM processes.
• Conduct material testing and validation to meet performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Generate documentation for New Product Introduction (NPI) and train stakeholders on required standards.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain compliance with AS9100 and other relevant standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, enhance quality, and improve overall performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to address technical requirements and resolve quality-related issues.

Skills And Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years in composites engineering, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or a high-performance industry.
• Proficiency in composite design, analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Hands-on experience with CAD and FEA tools, as well as materials testing and validation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Apply Now!

If this NADCAP Quality Engineer role sounds of interest please click apply to send your CV, or any question contact Kirk at MDE UK, Bristol.