QHSE Engineer

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd is assisting a client in Yeovil, an aerospace engineering company, in hiring a Quality Engineer. The role offers £40,000–£45,000 per annum with a Mon-Thu 8:00am–5:30pm and Fri 8:00am–12:00pm schedule; the contract is Temp to Perm after 16 weeks.

You will develop and maintain the Business Management System (BMS) to AS9100 standards, conduct audits, lead CAPA and RCA activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing or aerospace.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and AS9100.
• Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100) or equivalent.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
• Support in the management of customer returns, ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions.
• Support initial and ongoing supplier approval management.

Skills

Quality management

AS9100

Internal audits

CAPA

Root cause analysis

8D

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100)

Job description

Overview

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Quality Engineer to join our client in Yeovil, a well-respected aerospace engineering company. Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am–5:30pm and Friday 8:00am–12:00pm. Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Quality: Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
• Support in the management of customer returns, ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions.
• Support initial and ongoing supplier approval management.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring thorough reporting and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain and improve Health & Safety management systems.
• Support the management and completion of inspections where required.

Environmental

• Support adherence to all applicable environmental legislation, including ROHS & REACH.

Key Requirements

• Essential: Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Minimum Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety practices and UK legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to influence and drive change across teams.
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.