Quality Engineer

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Basildon is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and drive continuous improvements across operations. Responsibilities include performing internal audits, investigating customer rejections, and conducting root cause analyses. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience and strong knowledge of AS9100 standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £40-45k and various benefits, including pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Pension

25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days

BUPA Healthcare

Long Service awards

Death in Service

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering roles, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and related quality standards.
• Experience in quality audits and resolving customer rejections.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of processes to ensure compliance.
• Investigate and resolve customer rejections, implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage corrective actions for quality issues.
• Handle non-conformance reports collaboratively with other departments.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance performance.

Skills

Engineering experience

Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102)

Experience in auditing and root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in maintaining compliance with aerospace standards and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Working hours: Monday -Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 (half an hour unpaid lunch) Friday 0730 - 12:30

Salary: £40-45k

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Pension
• 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days
• BUPA Healthcare
• Long Service awards
• Death in Service
• Onsite Parking

Key Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve customer rejections, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage corrective actions for audit findings and quality issues.
• Handle internal non-conformance reports and work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce defects.

Skills

• Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102).
• Experience in auditing and root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities