Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure zero defect projects. This role involves utilizing engineering skills to deliver robust manufacturing technologies, conducting root cause analyses, and managing product development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in quality engineering, particularly in composites manufacturing. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact quality and safety standards in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Quality Engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of composites manufacturing and quality systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve Program Quality Plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage customer quality requirements.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

Communication Skills

Lean Tools and Techniques

Quality Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering, Birmingham

Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will provide engineering capability to operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. They will be accountable for delivering robust manufacturing process technology related to materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving Program Quality Plans.
• Perform root cause analysis, preventative and corrective actions to eliminate non-conformances using the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Manage product development, customer quality requirements, and first article development.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments.
• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, customers, and suppliers.
• Support manufacturing process development and integration for production.
• Use root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• At least 1 year of Quality Engineering experience, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, with knowledge of composites manufacturing or university coursework in composite materials.
• Ability to work under ITAR/EAR regulations and program requirements.

Additional Qualifications:

• GKN experience
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
• Training or experience in lean tools and techniques (Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA, Fishbone diagrams)
• Experience with Lean activities
• Experience in composites manufacturing, including academic studies
• Project or program management skills
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or similar
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken in English