Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 38,000 - 48,000 DOE
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

*Please note*: Candidate must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance*

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our growing team. You will have experience of working with defence standards, with an in-depth knowledge of technical documentation including engineering drawings. You will support relevant departments, maintain the QMS, carry out production audits, quality check produced products and assist with continuous improvement projects. You will have a passion for and be eager to learn new skills and seek development opportunities in the course of your employment.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and management of inspection and certification control plans
• Supporting the Project Management team with contract reviews
• Lead APQP requirements such as PPAP and FAIRs
• Support in process production part approval using visual and dimensional inspection
• Support final inspection of completed components or assemblies including signoff.
• Manufacturing support to the production areas with reference to quality issues
• Ensuring procedures are implemented or updated where appropriate.
• Measurement systems evaluation
• Actively support the business with its QMS to ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.
• Actively support businesses QMS conducting internal auditing of its processes
• Accomplishment of shop floor product sample and process audits to recognised schedule.
• Maintenance and management reporting of performance
• Managing all related non-conformance issues

Key Competencies:

• Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role, ideally in electronics- based product manufacturing environment
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation including Engineering drawings
• Familiar with Defence Standards
• Familiar with electronic / electrical components and cabling
• Good interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative and/or as part of a team.
• Experience of implementing APQP requirements to meet customer expectations
• Qualified and experienced quality auditor to ISO 9001
• Experienced in lean methodologies such as 5S and POKA YOKE
• Experience of quality processes with the Defence industry
• Previous experience in or qualification to IPC-A-610/ IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with length of service.
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension - 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
One month notice period after probationary period.
Development opportunities relevant to your role
Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
Corporate Health Cash Plan including cover for dependents.
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Gym membership
Retail & Travel discount scheme
Wellbeing App
Cycle to Work Scheme
EV Scheme