Quality Engineer

Omega Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Income protection and life assurance (

Share purchase program

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus public holyd

Employee Assistance Program for health

Structured career development

Employee discounts

Employee referral program

Job summary

Omega Plc is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to own quality performance in a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will ensure product safety, compliance and reliability across the value stream, acting as a technical specialist for product and process quality in collaboration with engineering, operations and suppliers.

You will support APQP activities and lead containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to uphold world-class standards in a Coventry-based on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and general quality management system requirements.
• Proficiency in APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP and root cause analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Layered Process Audits, product audits and process audits.
• Review FAIRs to AS9102 requirements.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why and Cause & Effect.
• Drive Zero Defect and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.
• Analyse key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, defect rates and audit findings.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality performance.
• Support APQP activity including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP.
• Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate and up to standard.

Skills

Aerospace quality experience

AS9100 knowledge

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/technical degree or equivalent

Tools

8D problem solving

5-Why analysis

Cause and Effect (Ishikawa)

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to take ownership of quality performance in a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading aerospace manufacturer as they continue to strengthen their quality function and drive world-class standards across their operations.As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring product safety, compliance and reliability across the full value stream. You'll act as a technical specialist for product and process quality, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvement initiatives.This is an on-site position based in Coventry, working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to uphold industry-leading standards., Supporting compliance with AS9100, AS13100, AS9102 and other aerospace quality standards

• Conducting Layered Process Audits, product audits and process audits
• Reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 requirements
• Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why and Cause & Effect
• Driving Zero Defect and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream
• Analysing key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, defect rates and audit findings
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality performance
• Supporting APQP activity including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP
• Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate and up to standard

Key Experience & Qualifications - Quality Engineer

• Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering sector
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and general quality management system requirements
• Proficiency in APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP and root cause analysis tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent industry experience

Benefits - Quality Engineer

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Income protection and life assurance (3x basic salary).
• Share purchase program.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support.
• Structured career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Employee referral program.