Lead Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd. is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer at their Sheffield facility. The role involves taking ownership of quality engineering activities across the aerospace manufacturing operations, focusing on continuous improvements, compliance, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, and experience in quality engineering, particularly within the aerospace sector. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, along with professional development opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer role within aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support investigation of internal manufacturing non-conformances and quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Corrective action leadership

Quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or related discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

NADCAP

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd. is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer at their Sheffield facility. The role involves taking ownership of quality engineering activities across the aerospace manufacturing operations, focusing on continuous improvements, compliance, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, and experience in quality engineering, particularly within the aerospace sector. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, along with professional development opportunities and benefits.