Quality Engineer

Generacion y Gestion; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the defence sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality product performance and compliance. The role involves reviewing quality plans, conducting inspections, and collaborating with project leads. Ideal candidates will have experience in sectors such as Defence or Aerospace, with a keen attention to detail and familiarity with quality assurance standards. This position requires UK nationality for security clearance and offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Automotive, Marine, or Aerospace sectors.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes and standards.
• Ability to interpret codes and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Plans and QA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with welding and inspection standards.
• Collaborate with QA Manager and Project Leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in PPAP

Familiarity with ISO 9001

Supplier development experience

Understanding of welding procedures

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Engineer looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Butler Ross are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer on behalf of an organisation involved in the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in playing a key role in ensuring high-quality product and project performance, compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

This opportunity is offering a salary from £50,000 - £60,000 and will be predominantly situated at their site in Fareham.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Plans, FUDs, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation
• Interpret codes, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with QA Manager and Project Leads on documentation and QA deliverables
• Ensure Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) conformity
• Conduct weld fit-up inspections and visual inspections
• Validate welder qualifications and ensure prolongation is maintained
• Perform cleanliness inspections and ensure material traceability
• Manage calibration control of inspection tools and equipment

Ideal Experience

• Sector experience within Defence, Nuclear, Automotive, Marine or Aerospace environments would be beneficial
• Project Quality and Quality Control experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100
• Proficiency in PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping
• Supplier development and document control experience
• Contract & Specification review skills (RFQ, Drawing Specs)

Due to the nature of the organisation, position, and projects - you MUST be a UK national for security clearance requirements. Unfortunately individuals who cannot be security cleared will be unable to be considered.

Please apply via this advert, or reach out to us directly to discuss any questions or request additional details.

This position would be well-suited to an individual who has previously held any of the following (or similar) positions:

• Quality Engineer
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Quality Manager
• Supplier Quality Manager
• Quality Control Engineer
• Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
• Quality Inspector
• Quality Technician

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