Quality Assurance Engineer

Concurrent; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Private Health Insurance

Company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

An innovative tech firm in Colchester is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure high standards for new product development projects. The role requires expertise in ISO9001 or AS9100, internal auditing, and a background in electronics manufacturing. Key responsibilities include overseeing project quality assurance, implementing strategies, and leading audits. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday, a profit share bonus, and a strong pension scheme.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of ISO9001 or AS9100.
• Experience with electronic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage and drive non-conformance activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project quality assurance for new product development.
• Define quality assurance strategies and ensure compliance.
• Lead audits and manage quality assurance activities.

Skills

ISO9001 understanding

Problem-solving methodologies

Inspection of electronic and mechanical assemblies

Internal auditing

Understanding engineering documentation

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in Quality Management

Internal Auditing certification to ISO9001:2015

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Concurrent

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team

We are open for this role to be based out of our Colchester office or Theale, Reading office.

The Role

Reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of new product development project delivery across all clients and projects across the UK business.

What will I be delivering?

• Oversee all aspects of project quality assurance for new product development, qualification and delivery to defence clients
• Define and implement quality assurance strategies and planning to client, internal R&D and industry requirements and standards
• Support and enhance the business management system and continued compliance to AS9100
• Support and drive improvement activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the organisation
• Participate in project lifecycle reviews; including quality planning at bid, project mobilisation, requirements capture, design and test readiness reviews
• Generate project quality related risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Lead non-conformance, defect management ensuring root causes and trends are addressed through robust corrective action
• Prepare First Article Inspection reports in accordance with client requirements
• Manage and participate in quality assurance activities, including internal, customer and partner reviews, inspections, and end item data management.
• Undertaking of Audits in line with the company schedule, including supplier audits

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• In-depth understanding of ISO9001 and or AS9100
• Working knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes preferably in the electronics environment
• Internal auditing
• Problem-solving methodologies and non-conformance management
• Understanding engineering documentation and drawings
• Inspection of electronic and mechanical assemblies
• KPIs and performance management
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

Technical skills and Qualifications

• Degree / HND / HNC in Quality Management or similar/equivalent discipline
• Internal Auditing certification to ISO9001:2015, EN AS9100 or similar
• Improvement focused. Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable
• Knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
• Concise planning, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.