Quality Engineer

Strategic Recruitment Partners; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in advanced composite structures based in Chippenham seeks a Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This role involves developing efficient processes, quality systems, and monitoring performance to enhance products and processes. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and quality assurance, familiarity with Lean Continuous Improvement, and the ability to write process documentation. The company proudly offers a unique 9-day working fortnight, allowing for a 3-day weekend every other week.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Qualifications

• Experienced in a manufacturing environment, working in a safe and effective manner.
• Previous quality assurance/engineering experience and demonstrated use of quality tools/methodologies.
• Experienced in writing process documentation, including work instructions, quality control plans, and relevant quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Engineering team for new process qualification and new product introduction.
• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems in conjunction with Operations management.
• Creation of Works Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate improvement projects within defined budgets and timescales.
• Application of Lean Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Perform quality assessments for processes.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Process documentation writing

Job description

My client, a specialist in the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures, based in Chippenham, are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and forward‑thinking company where you will be more than just an employee, but an integral part of an ambitious future. The company also runs a 9‑day working fortnight offering a 3‑day weekend every other week!

The successful candidate will work with the Operations teams to develop efficient processes, test procedures, and quality systems that ensure the products and processes fulfil customer standards, meet safety regulations, and satisfy customer expectations. They will monitor performance and identify improvements to be made to processes and products for the business and customers.

Duties

• Engage with the Engineering team for new process qualification and new product introduction.
• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems in conjunction with Operations management.
• Creation of Works Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated Quality Control Plans and supporting subsequent implementation into the wider Production team.
• Coordinate improvement projects within defined budgets and timescales, communicating regularly & effectively with project team & stakeholders.
• Application of Lean Continuous Improvement techniques to identify opportunities across the business and areas for focused improvement.
• Perform quality assessments for processes and monitor all activities for measuring processes.

Skills and experience

• Experienced in a manufacturing environment, working in a safe and effective manner.
• Previous quality assurance / engineering experience and demonstrated use of quality tools/methodologies.
• Experienced in writing process documentation, including work instructions, quality control plans, and relevant quality documentation.

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance.