Quality Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer to support the Ramsgate site, ensuring compliance with AS9100/AS9110 and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with the Quality Manager and Calibration functions to maintain audits and documentation.

You will lead investigations, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement while leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and decision‑making. This role is based on site at Ramsgate and requires strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to host audits and manage non-conformances.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive in improving processes and training.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager and Calibration function.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, AS9110 and related standards.

Skills

Human Factors

Auditor training

AS9100 / AS9110 Standards

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional teams

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

AI tools usage

Education

AS9100 / AS9110 Standards

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Ramsgate team.

Job Purpose

Support the Quality Manager and Calibration function at the Ramsgate facility, whilst maintaining rigorous compliance with all industry standard regulations and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintaining the quality approvals, including but not limited to: AS9100, AS9110, EASA 145, FAA & Foreign approvals which includes:
  • Hosting external audits from customers, regulatory bodies & interested parties.
  • Ensuring internal and supplier audits are completed to the audit schedule and as required.
  • Ensuring the calibration system is maintained and meets regulatory requirements.
  • Ensuring the authorisation control system is maintained (Stamps).
  • Ensuring NDT staff authorisations and the NDT Manual meet the requirements of EN4179.
  • Maintenance of training record system and organising events as necessary.
  • Manage the non-conformance system and conduct investigations.
  • To lead product and system failure investigations using a variety of tools and provide appropriate containment, corrective and preventive actions.
  • Documenting processes, procedures, local instructions and forms for the company.
  • Delivering of training for regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Comply with all safe working practices in relation to HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure service levels are maximised for all customers, internal & external and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure employees have the appropriate mandatory training for their role.

Experience & Qualifications

• Human Factors
• Auditor training
• AS9100 / AS9110 Standards
• Route Cause Analysis (Tools)
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary/cross‑functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build close‑knit relationships with outside agencies
• Strong analytical, administrative and organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Innovative and enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and able to multi‑task
• Well organised and self‑motivated
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.