Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its quality department. The role involves supporting the Quality Manager, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of AS9100 and experience in regulated sectors like Aerospace and Automotive. This position is essential for implementing quality improvement initiatives and maintaining documentation. Candidates from Derby and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply urgently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a quality engineering role focused towards manufacturing and ideally highly regulated parts such as Aerospace, Automotive, Rail.
• Knowledge of Process flow charts, PFMEA & PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications.
• Conduct product and system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Compile documentation packs to support product delivery and traceability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine quality standards.
• Apply First Article Inspection techniques in line with AS9100 requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Use quality tools to detect, contain, and investigate non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Define and apply process control methods, including identifying critical control points and developing work instructions.

Skills

Knowledge of machining and fabrication techniques for metal components

Knowledge of AS9100

Knowledge of ISO14001

Knowledge of NADCAP

Previous experience in quality engineering

Job description

Overview

Working in modern, purpose-built manufacturing facilities we now require a Quality Engineer to the join the quality department which consist of Quality Director, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineers, Quality Engineers, Quality Inspectors and CMM.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications.
• Conduct product and system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Compile documentation packs to support product delivery and traceability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine quality standards.
• Apply First Article Inspection techniques in line with AS9100 requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Use quality tools to detect, contain, and investigate non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Define and apply process control methods, including identifying critical control points and developing work instructions.

The ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a quality engineering role focused towards manufacturing and ideally highly regulated parts such as Aerospace, Automotive, Rail. (desirable and not essential)
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication techniques for metal components.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO14001 & NADCAP.
• Knowledge of Process flow charts, PFMEA & PPAP.

Commutable from

Derby, Nottingham, Burton-Upon-Trent and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Quality Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we are happy to discuss flexible working options.

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