Quality Assurance Engineer

Omega; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace materials supplier seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee technical quality aspects. Responsibilities include championing process improvements, managing audits, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in aerospace or related fields, with a strong understanding of ISO standards. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 and a 15% bonus. Applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role in the aerospace industry or related field.
• Good understanding of ISO9001 and AS9120.

Responsibilities

• Champion best practise to improve internal processes.
• Review and follow through CAPA of NCRs.
• Support external audits including customer related audits.
• Conduct internal audits and help maintain the audit schedule.
• Analyse data for process improvements.

Skills

Aerospace standards understanding

Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA)

Audit experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Job description

Job Title : Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Type : Permanent, 35 hrs / wk

Industry : Aerospace

Job Location : West Midlands

Salary : £45,000 to £50,000 per annum + 15% Bonus

Profile – Quality Assurance Engineer

Our client is a renowned supplier to high-quality materials for use in the international aerospace industry. They are currently looking for a Technical and Quality Manager to join their team. They take great pride in their customer‑centric approach, offering reliable lead times, responsive service, and end‑to‑end support to meet the demanding needs.

Job Role – Quality Assurance Engineer

Reporting to the Divisional Manager you shall be responsible for all Technical / Quality aspects of the Division, developing processes and building relationships to enable you to provide a first‑rate service to all your stakeholders.

Duties – Quality Assurance Engineer

• Champion best practise to develop and improve the company’s internal processes.
• Review and follow through Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) of NCRs related to division.
• Support the Technical and Quality team during external audits including customer related audits in areas specific to the VSM departments remit.
• Support and develop the other direct reports in the Q&T team and conduct PDRS for direct reports.
• Carry out internal audits and help maintain the audit schedule.
• Carry out external audits on suppliers and sub‑contractors to maintain the AVL.
• Support customers and sales staff during technical queries and support them fully in answering the questions to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Work with colleagues to obtain suppliers approval and help maintain it.
• Carry out contract reviews for technical aspects on any department sales or material order.
• Deal with any internal or external quality issues generated from the sales teams or customers to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Analyse data to pinpoint areas within the process that need improving and then work alongside Operations / Quality departments to ensure the enhancements are made and continually audited and improved.
• Liaise with sales teams and fellow engineers to ensure future customer requirements are communicated to Operations and actions are taken to accommodate these requirements.
• Support other divisions and department where required.

Experience / Qualifications – Quality Assurance Engineer

• Experience in a technical role in the Aerospace industry or other related engineering field covering metals processing and production / steel stockholding.
• Good understanding of ISO9001 and AS9120.

Candidates who are currently a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, SQE, Aerospace Engineer, Technical Manager and Process Engineer could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [e-mail] or for more information call 01453829529.

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