Quality Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer in Manchester serving aerospace and defence sectors. You will support NPI and ongoing product quality across manufacturing operations, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle.

You will interpret drawings and GD&T, lead FAIR reviews, investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions with MRB support, using CMM and other measurement equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Alternatively, a time-served Quality Inspector with strong technical knowledge looking to progress into an engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications.
• Experience within precision engineering, aerospace, defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Practical experience of: First Article Inspection (FAIR); Non-conformance management; Material Review Board (MRB) processes; Concession and deviation management; Root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities, ensuring quality requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct and review FAIR in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to verify product conformity.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage MRB activities and support concession and deviation requests.
• Carry out inspections using a variety of measurement equipment, including CMM, Keyence systems and hand tools.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Non-conformance management

QMS/IMS knowledge

Tools

CMM

Keyence optical systems

Conventional hand measuring equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer

Salary: £37,000–£43,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

About the Role

An established precision engineering manufacturer serving the aerospace and defence sectors is seeking a proactive and technically capable Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ongoing product quality across its manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are central to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring quality requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to verify product conformity.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support concession and deviation requests.
• Carry out inspections using a variety of measurement equipment, including:
  • Conventional hand measuring equipment
  • Keyence optical measurement systems
  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Work collaboratively with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and reduce manufacturing defects.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Alternatively, a time-served Quality Inspector with strong technical knowledge looking to progress into an engineering role.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications.
• Experience within precision engineering, aerospace, defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Practical experience of:
  • First Article Inspection (FAIR)
  • Non-conformance management
  • Material Review Board (MRB) processes
  • Concession and deviation management
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions

Desirable

• Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Internal auditing experience.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Working safely at all times.
• Complying with all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Supporting and maintaining established 5S workplace standards.
• Promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence.