Quality Engineer

Aero Tec Laboratories (ATL) Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milton Keynes seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold the highest quality standards during inspection and report generation. Responsibilities include quality control, producing inspection reports, and conducting audits. Required qualifications include an engineering discipline and relevant professional experience. This position offers a salary of up to £38,000 and various employee benefits including 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sickness pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience completing 8D reports.
• Experience of BS EN9102 reporting.
• Experience using basic and electronic metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality and process spot checks within Engineering Workshop.
• Prepare inspection reports and collate paperwork for customer reporting.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ)

Tools

Hand metrology equipment

CMM machines

Job description

We are a manufacturing company in Milton Keynes, who craft flexible fuel tanks for many industries. This includes motorsport, automotive, marine, aerospace, defence and aviation, to name a few! We are the leading manufacturer in our field and exclusively supply all of the teams on the Formula 1 grid.

We work with some world-famous brands and craft a safety product, meaning quality is of the utmost importance to us.

Job Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will be expected to uphold the highest quality standards during inspection of ATL’s products and supplier products. You will be responsible for raising non-conformances where parts do not meet ATL’s expectation and explaining to technicians any areas where they need to complete re-work.

Main Duties

• Work with the rest of the Quality department to ensure that all production areas’ quality control requirements are supported
• Using hand metrology equipment to quality control parts
• Using CMM machines to measure and report on parts
• To produce control plans
• To assist the with testing and process development as required
• Produce inspection reports on items requiring First Article Inspection
• Supporting the Inspection of parts in all departments in process and before despatch
• Deal with the processing of Internal and Supplier rejects including the use of 5 Whys and 8D reporting where required
• Escalating issues found to the correct party in a timely manner
• Conduct quality and process spot checks within Engineering Workshop, Moulding & Final Assembly departments as required
• Prepare inspection reports and collate paperwork for customer reporting as required
• Conduct internal and supplier audits as required
• Assist with investigation of root cause as and when required
• Work with the rest of the Quality Control team to deliver continual improvement across the department
• Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy
• Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives

Other jobs within your capabilities may be requested from time-to-time including any other role that you possess experience in that the Company may require you to fulfil.

Responsibilities & Competence

• Experience completing 8D reports
• Experience of BS EN9102 reporting
• Experience using basic and electronic metrology equipment
• Experience completing PPAP submissions is desirable but not essential
• Internal and external audit experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Awareness of relevant TS/VDA standards is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of relevant FIA regulations & standards is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Requirements

• Qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ)
• Relevant professional experience
• Experience of ISO9001 QMS
• Pass in GCSE English & Maths as a minimum

The Package

• Salary - up to £38,000depending on experience
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company sickness pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

ATL do not offer Tier 2 Sponsorship. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK prior to application.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the application process, please get in contact with us either via email or telephone.

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