Quality Engineer

Gregory Martin International; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Benefits

Job summary

Gregory Martin International seeks a skilled Aerospace Quality Engineer for a full-time role on the Kent/Essex border. The position offers a 4-day week (Mon-Thu) with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, plus pension, life insurance and other benefits.

You will maintain quality control, assist with FAIR/LAIR, approve test equipment, and lead product release activities. You will support ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100 audits, participate in technical reviews, and work with manufacturing to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace sector and knowledge of ISO 9000 / AS9100 standards.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with auditing procedures and First Article experience.
• Problem solving skills (8D) in an engineering environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with 5S principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control within manufacturing in line with standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in FAIR/LAIR compilation and approval processes.
• Responsible for approval status of test equipment and activities.
• Responsible for product release and related documentation.
• Support technical reviews and liaise with team members.
• Contribute to quality system maintenance per ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100 and audits.
• Participate in Manufacturing Team meetings to drive improvements.
• Promote quality achievement and continuous improvement with 5S mindset.
• Ensure calibrated measurement systems are used for inspection and carry out gauge R&R as directed by QMS.
• Monitor subcontract performance and report on scrap and rework as per quality plans.

Skills

Aerospace quality

Reading drawings

Auditing

8D problem solving

Continuous improvement

5S mindset

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Kent / Essex border

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000, 4 day week Monday - Thursday 37 hours, plus pension, life insurance, many other benefits

Our client is looking for a Skilled Aerospace Quality Engineer this role is located on the Kent / Essex border. Please note this is a full-time role but over a 4-day week.

Quality Engineer Duties:

• To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approving.
• Responsible for the approval status of the associated test equipment and activities.
• Responsible for product Release.
• Assisting in technical reviews as required and liaising with the team.
• To contribute to the quality system maintenance in accordance with the requirement of ISO 9001:2008 / AS 9100 and is subject to regular audits and reviews.
• Participate in meetings with the Manufacturing Team.
• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout manufacturing showcasing continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set.
• Ensure the correct use of calibrated measurement systems for the purposes of inspection of product and carry out gauge R&R as directed by QMS.
• Monitor and report on subcontract performance as directed
• Monitor scrap and rework in line with quality plans and report.

Quality Engineer Requirements:

• Experienced in the aerospace sector.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specification
• Familiar with auditing procedures and recent First Article Experience
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Quality and or Aerospace Standards (ISO 9000, AS9100, EASA Part 21, EASA Part 145)
• Problem Solving Skills within an engineering environment - preferably 8D
• Continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set
• Effective communicator at all levels both verbal and written
• Strong initiative and time management skills, able to balance priorities confidently with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail, including numeracy
• Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals.

Please note this is a full-time role but over a 4-day week.

Keywords

Quality, Inspection, Aerospace, CMM, AS9100, Fairs, QMS, Calibration

Quality Engineer