Quality Engineer

Proactive Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Engineer for a client near Castle Donington. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality regulations, calibrate instruments, and conduct internal audits. Experience in aerospace manufacturing and familiarity with 8D problem-solving techniques are essential. The role involves close communication with customers and suppliers, contributing to continuous improvement efforts, working Monday to Friday from 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality or Engineering field.
• Familiarity with Root Cause tools, especially 8D.
• AS9100 internal auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain control over calibration processes.
• Conduct internal audits per AS9100/AS13100 standards.

Skills

Quality / Engineering background

Root Cause tools (8D knowledge)

Audit Experience - AS9100 internal auditor

Continuous Improvement techniques

High-volume manufacturing experience

Quality Assurance experience

Dealing with customers and suppliers

Education

Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree

Level 4 NVQ qualification

Job description

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer for our industry leading client in the Castle Donington area.

Duties

• Compliance with all pertinent Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications Ltd procedures and work instructions within the quality manual.
• Calibration - Control via Gagepack database, calibrated gauges, instruments, CMM's, oven controls and surveys through 3rd party calibration suppliers.
• Interpreting and understanding of drawings, work cards, specifications and other relevant technical documents.
• Writing / amending of procedures / work instructions as required.
• Control and review of specifications in conjunction with the Quality Manager including the update and filing as required.
• Carrying out Internal audits to AS9100/AS13100 in line with the internal audit plan.
• Manage customer returns & supplier corrective actions. Liaise with production personnel and supervision where required to feedback information relating to quality issues both internal and externally raised.
• Investigation into root cause of non-conforming product and the implementation of corrective and preventive action. 8D problem solving
• Communication with customers, supplier and 3rd Parties using internal or their specified documents.
• Active involvement in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Work in an accurate and timely fashion.

Experience

• Quality / Engineering background
• Experience in Root Cause tools (ideally 8D knowledge)
• Audit Experience - AS9100 internal auditor
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma
• Level 4 or equivalent NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent experience

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday: 7am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am-12pm Friday
or
8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-1pm Friday