Quality Engineer

ACS Performance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality activities and ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. The successful candidate will utilize quality tools to manage product quality, lead analysis efforts, and support new product introductions. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a dynamic team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in AS9100 or ISO9001 manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in quality tools: APQP, PPAP, SPC.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Complete daily quality activities for assigned value stream.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Project management

Quality systems

Education

Experience in quality engineering role

Trained AS9100/ISO9001 auditor

Tools

CMM

MS Project

Lean tools

Job description

Complete daily quality activities for your assigned value stream.

Use quality tools like APQP, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans to manage and improve product/process quality.

Monitor and analyse production data to identify improvement areas.

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using 8D, PPS, DMAIC.

Manage production scrap and supplier quality issues using MRB processes.

Support new product introductions from a quality perspective.

Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., AS9100 Rev D, ISO9001) and support internal/external audits.

Report on quality KPIs and contribute to the annual improvement plan.

Maintain and improve quality policies, procedures, and documentation.

Stay up to date with industry best practices and methodologies.

Skills & Experience Required:

Experience in a quality engineering role in an AS9100 or ISO9001 manufacturing environment.

Proficient in quality systems and tools: APQP, PPAP, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, control plans.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings (including GD&T).

Strong communication and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Trained AS9100/ISO9001 auditor

Experience with CMM (coordinate measuring machines)

Familiar with lean tools (5S, SMED, Jidoka, Single Piece Flow)

Competent in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project)

Other Requirements:

Driving licence and flexibility to travel to customer/supplier sites at short notice.

ACS are recruiting for a Quality Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Quality Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Quality Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Quality Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Quality Engineer role you desire.