Quality Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to support key projects and drive improvements across the Quality Department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to develop knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, inspection, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations, you will help ensure products meet safety, quality, traceability and compliance

Qualifications

• Understanding of Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 9000
• Investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, and 5 Whys
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean principles, and SPC
• Audits to assess AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance
• Reading and interpreting GD&T drawings

Responsibilities

• Support key projects and drive improvements across the Quality Department
• Assist with aerospace quality processes and compliance
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Contribute to ensuring product safety, quality, traceability and compliance

Skills

AS9100 ISO9001 knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

GD&T reading

Six Sigma Lean

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re partnered with New Hampshire Ball Bearings, a global precision machining manufacturer, to find a Junior Quality Engineer or recent graduate to support key projects, enhance legacy processes and drive improvements across the Quality Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, inspection, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations, you will help ensure that products and processes meet the high levels of safety, quality, traceability, and compliance expected within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities of the Junior Quality Engineer:

• Understanding of Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 9000
• Investigating Root Causes and Implementing Corrective Actions: Employing methods such as Apollo Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Five Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram, and various Problem-Solving Methodologies/Techniques like 8D and DMAIC.
• Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean principles, and tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Conduct audits to assess compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Reading and Interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Requirements of the Junior Quality Engineer:

• Aerospace & Defense experience is a bonus, but not essential.
• A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

The Successful Junior Quality Engineer will have the chance to become part of a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company enjoying full support of the organization.