Quality Engineer

Ultra PCS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Quality Assurance team. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing audits, and supporting investigations into quality issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality management systems and strong communication skills, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Supportive work environment with team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality and Business Improvement.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits and assessments in accordance with the QMS.
• Support investigations into Quality issues and implement solutions.
• Manage Corrective and Preventative actions to ensure effectiveness.

Skills

Quality and Business Improvement

Communication skills

Planning

Decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

A-level education or equivalent

Degree preferred

Job description

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety-critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission-critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are used in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products tailored to support the unique challenges faced by dismounted soldiers. We help ensure our customers reach their destinations safely, achieve their objectives, and keep returning.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we consider various working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid home/office working, flexible hours, and part or full-time employment. Our values of 'innovating' and 'empowering' guide us. We embrace new ways of working and trust our people to get the job done because our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the PCS Quality Assurance team. This team ensures compliance with our Quality Policy, which mandates full adherence to all applicable regulatory and customer specifications, and maintains an effective Quality Management System. The team works closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure products and processes meet standards, and monitors quality non-conformances to improve standards, productivity, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute audits and assessments in accordance with the QMS, including documentation.
2. Support investigations into Quality issues, including root cause analysis and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
3. Manage Corrective and Preventative actions to ensure effectiveness.
4. Maintain Quality measures and targets for QA compliance.
5. Support external audits, assessments, and visits by customers and authorities.
6. Perform regular shop floor checks, report issues, and resolve them effectively.
7. Coordinate and facilitate responses to quality issues.
8. Assist in generating Quality Plans and proposals.
9. Support the creation of First Article Reports and related customer activities for product verification.
10. Support customer or supplier Source Inspections and Product Review activities.
11. Facilitate concession applications and engineering change requests.
12. Participate in Engineering Design Project reviews for compliance.
13. Participate in Contract Reviews and New Business Launches.
14. Support Operators' Approval Processes, including issuing Stamps and Approval Scopes.
15. Ensure departmental objectives align with individual goals.
16. Follow company policies, procedures, and processes.
17. Support a culture of continuous improvement through process mapping, lean initiatives, etc.
18. Assist in maintaining company approvals (EASA/CAA, FAR, ISO, AS, etc.) for airworthiness.
19. Perform additional activities as needed to contribute to company goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in Quality and Business Improvement.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and supply chains.
• Experience liaising with customers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships and gain trust.
• Effective planning and timely delivery.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Initiative and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Experience in Aerospace organizations.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145).
• Understanding of aerospace topics like FOD, counterfeit avoidance.
• Experience with First Article / Parts Approval reporting (e.g., AS9102, PPAP).
• Knowledge of Process Measurement techniques (SPC, KPIs).
• Familiarity with Quality Management Software.
• Certified Quality Auditor training.
• Engineering qualifications or education.
• At least A-level education or equivalent; degree preferred.

Benefits:

We offer a range of flexible benefits and career development opportunities, including:

• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days and bank holidays.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive work environment with team events.

If interested, please follow the application process. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and be prepared for UK National Security Vetting.

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and cultures.