Quality Assurance Engineer

Midianet; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Norwich is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Development / Defence Contracts department. This key role involves ensuring project and product quality meet customer expectations and comply with regulatory standards. You'll lead audits, develop inspection plans, and manage documentation while fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and looking for professional development opportunities, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Defence Contracts and ISO9001 Certified Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer and certification audits to meet contractual requirements.
• Conduct Supplier Quality Assurance and inspections.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and communication across departments.

Skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Inspection and Test Plans

Welding and paint specifications

Corrective and preventative action techniques

Material Certification Verification

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Company IT systems

Job description

• Location: Norwich, Norfolk
• Job Type: Full Time - Monday to Thursday 8am-4.45pm, Friday 8am-12.30pm
• Salary: £35,000-£38,000pa
  
  

Reed Engineering are working with an amazing engineering company based close to the train station in Norwich. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Development / Defence Contracts department. This role is crucial in ensuring that both project and product quality requirements meet customer expectations and comply with relevant regulatory and contractual standards.

Day-to-day Of The Role

• Lead customer and certification audits, ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• Conduct Supplier Quality Assurance both domestically and internationally, including on-site document reviews and inspections to ensure product compliance.
• Develop and implement Product Inspection & Test Plans (Control Plans) and manage Customer Quality Specifications and Commitments.
• Compile Documentation Packs and oversee the management of documents, records, and certificates, both internal and subcontracted.
• Engage in quality report writing and reviews, root cause analysis investigations, and dimensional inspection and reporting.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and ensure effective communication across departments to maintain quality standards.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in interpreting and understanding engineering drawings and producing Inspection and Test Plans in line with Defence Contractor requirements.
• A working knowledge of welding, paint specifications and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with national, EU, international, company, and third-party/client codes, standards and processes.
• Experience with 3.1 Material Certification Verification and calibration methods for mechanical tooling.
• Proficient in the use of company IT systems and previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills in corrective and preventative action techniques.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Defence Contracts and Environment, ISO9001 Certified Auditor, ability to read and understand PFMEA and a working knowledge of Electric Motors and Generators.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
  
  

To apply for the Quality Assurance Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.