Quality Engineer

DCS Engineering; Greater Manchester; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Biannual performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career dev

Descripción de la vacante

DCS Engineering in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the NPI team in aerospace manufacturing. You will drive quality improvements, support MRB activities, audits, and QMS maintenance while collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in quality engineering within manufacturing, with aerospace experience and AS9100 knowledge. Experience with CMM/vision systems is a plus.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience performing internal and external audits.
• Solid understanding of QMS/IMS.
• Experience handling non-conformances, MRB and concession processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Experience with inspection tools: gauges, CMM and vision systems.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to Nadcap, FAIR, APQP/PPAP is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate non-conformances and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support MRB activities and concession management.
• Conduct internal and support external audits.
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS documentation.
• Help sustain industry approvals and accreditations.
• Coordinate calibration management and verify inspection equipment.
• Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers on quality issues.
• Produce quality reports and share findings with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Audits (internal/external)

QMS/IMS understanding

Non-conformance management

MRB/concession processes

Reading engineering drawings

Statistical/quality data analysis

Herramientas

CMM inspection equipment

Keyence vision systems

Descripción del empleo

Quality Engineer NPI – Aerospace Manufacturing

Greater Manchester

The Opportunity

We are supporting a well-established precision engineering business operating within highly regulated sectors, including aerospace and defence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their quality team at their Greater Manchester facility.

Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers, you will contribute to driving quality improvements across the business while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and concession management
• Conduct internal audits and support external customer and accreditation audits
• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS/IMS)
• Support the maintenance of industry approvals and accreditations
• Assist with calibration management and verification of inspection equipment
• Analyse quality data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues
• Produce quality reports and communicate findings to key stakeholders as required

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements
• Experience conducting internal and/or external audits
• Sound understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS/IMS)
• Experience managing non-conformances, MRB activities, and concession processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection equipment including manual gauges, CMM, and vision systems such as Keyence
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous time-served inspection experience would be advantageous
• Exposure to Nadcap requirements would be highly desirable
• Knowledge of FAIR preparation and APQP/PPAP processes would be beneficial

What's on Offer

• Biannual performance bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities