Quality Engineer

Gregory-Martin International; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Gregory-Martin International seeks a skilled Quality Engineer for a role on the Kent/Essex border. The position reports to the manufacturing quality team and focuses on maintaining quality control, supporting audits, and ensuring product release in accordance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and EASA standards.

The role involves analysing drawings, conducting quality reviews, and driving continuous improvement with a 4-day week structure (Mon–Thu, 37 hours) and a competitive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Experienced in the aerospace sector.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with auditing procedures and First Article Experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control within the manufacturing process in line with standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approvals.
• Ensure approval status of test equipment and related activities.

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Kent / Essex border

Salary: £40K-£45K - 4 day week Monday – Thursday 37 hours, plus pension, life insurance, many other benefits

Our client is looking for a Skilled Aerospace Quality Engineer this role is located on the Kent / Essex border. .

Quality Engineer Duties:

• To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approving.
• Responsible for the approval status of the associated test equipment and activities.
• Responsible for product Release.
• Assisting in technical reviews as required and liaising with the team.
• To contribute to the quality system maintenance in accordance with the requirement of ISO 9001:2008 / AS 9100 and is subject to regular audits and reviews.
• Participate in meetings with the Manufacturing Team.
• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout manufacturing showcasing continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set.
• Ensure the correct use of calibrated measurement systems for the purposes of inspection of product and carry out gauge R&Rs as directed by QMS
• Monitor and report on subcontract performance as directed
• Monitor scrap and rework in line with quality plans and report.

Quality Engineer Requirements:

• Experienced in the aerospace sector.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specification
• Familiar with auditing procedures and recent First Article Experience
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Quality and or Aerospace Standards (ISO 9000, AS9100, EASA Part 21, EASA Part 145)
• Problem Solving Skills within an engineering environment - preferably 8D
• Continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set
• Effective communicator at all levels both verbal and written
• Strong initiative and time management skills, able to balance priorities confidently with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail, including numeracy
• Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals.

Keywords: Quality, Inspection, Aerospace, CMM, AS9100, Fairs, QMS, Calibration