Quality Assurance Engineer

Akkodis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for a long-term contract in Bolton or Stevenage. The role involves conducting quality audits, ensuring products meet standards, and collaborating with suppliers for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in quality audits. Familiarity with GD&T and an understanding of NADCAP standards are desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering.
• Familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience in NADCAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers.
• Conduct thorough verification of products to ensure quality standards.
• Identify and document non-conformities in the manufacturing process.
• Communicate findings to relevant departments.

Skills

Trained auditor to AS9100

Quality Audits & surveillance experience

Strong analytical skills

Continuous improvement awareness

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

HNC / HND in Engineering

Tools

SAP QM system

Metrology equipment

Excel

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer - Supply Chain required for long term contract assignment based out of Bolton or Stevenage

Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential

Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance

Ideally minimum HNC / HND in Engineering would be desirable

Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering

Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing

Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience

Familiarity with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment (where applicable)

Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)

Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle management

Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools

Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

Experience is NADCAP is desirable

Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives

Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation

Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them

The Role

Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools

Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards

Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications

Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities

Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products

Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers

Provide non-conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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