Quality Engineer

ARM International; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM International in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead quality issues on projects, ensuring compliance with business and contractual processes and driving RCCA/CAPA activities.

The role requires a background in materials/CNC manufacturing or low volume high value production, strong IT skills (MS Office), familiarity with ISO quality management systems, and DV clearance. You will review documentation, support design reviews, and contribute to bids with quality guidance.

Qualifications

• Background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low volume high value manufacturing & production.
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential.
• Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO standards) is advantageous.
• Hold a security clearance of DV or higher.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project
• Assuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes and procedures
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating RCCA processes
• Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance
• Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations

Skills

Materials background

CNC manufacturing

Low volume high value manufacturing

CAPA/RCCA

CAD drawings reading

Quality Management Systems (ISO)

DV security clearance

Tools

SAP Quality Module

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project
• Assuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes and procedures
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
• Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance
• Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations

Experience required

• A background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low volume high value manufacturing & production.
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential
• Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) is advantageous
• Hold a security clearance of DV or higher

Quality Engineer • Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK