Quality Engineer

Magellan Aerospace; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance culture

Mental health support

Bonus based on company performance

Career development opportunities

Learning and development commitments

Long service awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace is currently seeking a junior QA/Quality Assurance assistant to support the Quality Manager and broader team. The role focuses on QA/Control processes, governance, and KPIs in line with divisional requirements.

Development and self-learning are emphasized in this position. Key duties include assisting with audits (internal and external), producing periodic QA reports, and monitoring supplier quality performance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or working towards.
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English.
• Relevant Quality Assurance toolbox qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager and team in QA/Quality Assurance and governance processes.
• Assist with audits and the internal audit programme.
• Produce periodic QA reports and support business review processes.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Log and report Health & Safety incidents in line with policy.
• Maintain calibration processes and ensure timely disposition with support from functions.

Skills

Numerate skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

GCSE Maths & English

Quality Assurance toolbox qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supporting the Quality Manager and the wider functional team in ensuring that all relevant aspects of Quality Assurance / Control / Governance processes and key performance indicators and relevant approvals are in line with divisional, regional and corporate level requirements. This is a junior level role which will be supported by continuous development and self-learning. Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking, Manage the Calibration process in full and ensure timely disposition with support from all relevant functions
• Support and carry out specific audits in line with the internal audit programme. Support both 2^nd and 3^rd party audit visits
• Produce relevant periodic reports and support where required the business review process ensuring all information provided is detailed, accurate and in line with timeframes required
• Actively support the Quality Team in the following Quality Assurance / Quality Control aspects: + FAI + Inspection and Metrology methods + The management and coordination of all non-conformance requirements + Stamp Control
• Active involvement with the structured Problem-Solving process
• Monitor and report out on the Supplier Quality performance
• Build good working relationships with other functions of the business both internally and the wider Magellan group to ensure business requirements are achieved through collaboration and consistent approach
• Proactively maintain functional knowledge by keeping up to date with current and developing Quality processes. Fulfil training programs deemed necessary to allow efficient performance of duties and assist in your own personal development
• Work with a minimum amount of supervision, maintaining good consistent levels of productivity
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with company Health & Safety policy. Report and log and Health & Safety incidents that occur
• Support relevant MOS requirements for the Quality Department and actively contribute to any 6S activities on site
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by management in support of the business

Academic:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or working towards
• Relevant Quality Assurance toolbox qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English
• Good verbal and written communication

Experience:

• Experience in a similar position within a regulated industry such as Aerospace, Automotive or similar
• Inspection and Metrology working experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience and/or exposure to internal auditing and practical problem-solving methodology desirable but not essential

Other skills/ Abilities / Personal Attributes:

Skills:

• Numerate and literate with the ability to produce accurate and detailed information
• Ability to use Microsoft package
• Effective at communicating at all levels of the business
• Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to business needs
• Self-driven and able to use own initiative and make decisions

Personal Attributes:

• Organised and able to work to specified timeframes
• Strong quality focus with a common-sense approach

Values:

• To have integrity
• Respectful to others
• Creative in finding ways to do things better
• Act ethically in all you do
• Collaborate well with others
  Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name "Magellan Aerospace Corporation" in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company's vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.