Quality Assurance Engineer

Concurrent; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee quality assurance for new product development. The role involves defining quality strategies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like AS9100. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quality Management and experience in engineering processes. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Private Health Insurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality assurance.
• In-depth understanding of ISO9001 and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Internal auditing expertise with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance for new product development.
• Define and implement quality assurance strategies.
• Support improvement activities and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in project lifecycle reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO9001/AS9100

Problem-solving methodologies

Engineering change management

Internal auditing

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in Quality Management

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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.

This role is open to locations in Colchester, Essex and Theale, Reading. Hybrid/Flexible working options available.

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.
• Undertake 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 expertise.
• Problem-solving methodologies and non-conformance management.
• Understanding engineering documentation and drawings.
• Inspection of electronic and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in engineering change 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.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP. Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• YuLife wellbeing app. One paid volunteering day per year.

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.