Quality Engineer

Hyde Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hyde Group in Dukinfield, Cheshire, seeks a Quality Engineer to join the quality team in its sheet metal and assembly division. You will investigate non-conformances, analyse quality data and drive improvements across the manufacturing processes.

The role requires at least 3 years in quality engineering in manufacturing, preferably aerospace, with knowledge of QMS/IMS, AS9100, APQP/PPAP, and experience with inspection methods. IT literacy including SAP, Excel, PowerPoint is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications to confirm conformance.
• Experience with aerospace/defence standards and QMS/IMS.
• Familiarity with non-conformance/MRB and concession raising.
• Knowledge of FAIR and FAIR preparation (AS9100).
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances.
• Analyse quality data and drive improvements with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain standard work sheets; drive continuous improvement.
• Assist Quality Manager with calibration checks and maintaining approvals (ISO14001, Nadcap).
• Carry out internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with other Hyde units, clients and suppliers in the aerospace supply chain.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Aerospace knowledge

MRB handling

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast paced predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients? We are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with industry knowledge and aerospace experience to work as part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site.

About the opportunity

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances.
• Analyse quality data and proactively work with colleagues to improve quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop and maintain standard work sheets.
• Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining calibration equipment and devices, carrying out daily calibration checks, and ensuring company approvals remain in place (ISO14001, Nadcap, etc.).
• Carry out internal and external audits.
• Build on industry knowledge and keep up to date with best practice through internal and external training.
• Work closely with the quality departments from other Hyde business units, clients and suppliers as part of the wider aerospace supply chain.
• May be required to work offsite and act up in the absence of the quality manager, providing a range of quality reports or updates to the senior leadership team as required.

Preferred Skills

• Committed to safety and compliant with 5S standards.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably sheet metal or assembly.
• Timed served inspector (ability to read drawings, specifications and determine if manufactured items conform).
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods from material to finished products.
• Experience with aerospace/defence standards of work.
• Understanding of the structure and workings of a QMS/IMS.
• Familiarity with various inspection methods (hand tools, Keyence, CMM).
• Experience with non-conformance/MRB and concession raising.
• Knowledge of FAIR and FAIR preparation (AS9100).
• Experience with APQP/PPAP.
• Strong problem solving, effective decision making, waste elimination and continuous improvement skills.
• Pragmatic, solution‑based forward thinking and excellent communication.
• Good team working ethic, highly proactive and motivated.
• Excellent customer‑facing skills.
• IT literate, especially SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Commercially and strategically aware.
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre‑employment security screening checks including referencing.