Quality Engineer

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited; Consett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Consett is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality assurance and control activities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in Quality Engineering, especially in ISO management systems. Responsibilities include supporting calibration systems, document control, and audits, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive benefits and a commitment to quality are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Shift allowance

Overtime available

Pension

Holidays

Long Service awards

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001/AS 9100).
• Internal auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of the calibration system.
• Manage document control within the business.
• Support root-cause analysis of non-conformances.
• Support inspection of aerospace components.
• Generate and deploy visual metrics for quality performance.
• Support internal and customer audits.
• Maintain the Quality Management System.
• Cultivate a continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Quality management systems knowledge

Problem analysis methodologies

Quality management tools knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Data analysis skills

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to work in a busy manufacturing environment at our Consett, County Durham site.

Working Hours

39 hours a week: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift allowance
• Overtime available
• Pension
• Holidays
• Long Service awards
• Death in Service

Purpose of Role and Key Accountabilities

Gardner Aerospace Consett is a manufacturer of fabricated and machined components supplying the global aerospace sector. The Quality Engineer supports the site Quality Manager in driving product and process compliance, maintaining quality systems, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all operations.

• Support the maintenance of the calibration system, ensuring that all equipment on site remains calibrated and ready for production use.
• Manage document control within the business to ensure the latest customer data is in use.
• Support root‑cause analysis of non‑conformances with cross‑functional teams to establish corrective actions for internal, customer and supplier issues.
• Support with inspection of aerospace components and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) activity where required to meet customer demand.
• Support the generation and deployment of visual metrics which enable quality performance to be effectively communicated and managed on a regular basis.
• Support internal and customer audits where required, to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Support maintenance of the company Quality Management System to ensure it is adhered to and remains current against activities completed on site.
• Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are observed and maintained.

Reporting

Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, the purpose of the role is to support the quality team across Gardner Aerospace Consett in Quality assurance and Quality control activities, with particular focus on the key areas listed above.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Quality Engineering experience
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001/AS 9100)
• Knowledge of problem analysis methodologies (e.g. 8‑D, Ishikawa, 5‑Why)
• Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies (e.g. APQP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, Quality Control / Assurance)
• Internal auditing experience

Desired Attributes

• Manufacturing and Quality experience in a fabrication, machining or special process background.
• Knowledge of common inspection equipment.
• Project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• LEAN / Six Sigma knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to analyse data through various platforms and software.