Quality Engineer

Austin Fraser; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in high-tech engineering seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure compliance and quality assurance in aerospace engineering. This role involves collaborating with the Quality Manager and supporting key processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and Total Quality Management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in quality engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in regulated sectors. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering excellence and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are passionate about quality and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Quality Engineer in a regulated sector.
• Strong analytical skills with problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality compliance of processed products.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Support quality improvement programs to reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

FMEA

8D

SPC

5Y

Ishikawa

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Engineer.

About us

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 40 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

As a Quality Engineer you will work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager who is responsible for quality compliance of the organisation to customer and regulatory requirements, on a wide range of quality assurance and control activities to ensure our KPIs are achieved.

The successful candidate will work within the Quality department supporting the organisation key processes including NPI & Product Realisation, as well as the vision for Total Quality Management.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the quality of all processed products.
2. Interface with internal and external customers & suppliers on quality issues.
3. Disposition of non-conforming products, First Articles, PPAP documentation, reworking routings & customer quality notifications.
4. Submission of article concessions, First Article Inspection Reports and PPAP Documentation.
5. Generation of QMS procedures, work instructions & inspection plans supporting NPI & Product Realisation processes.
6. Lead / Support RCCA workshops to implement robust corrective & preventive actions to support.
7. Generation & monitoring of FMEA, Controls Plans and monitored data.
8. Review customer and regulatory standards / specifications for QMS compliance.
9. Support quality improvement programs to reduce scrap, rework and non-value add costs.
10. Data capture, analysis, and action generation to bring about improvements based upon factual data.

Desired Skills

1. Proven track record as a Quality Engineer in either aerospace, nuclear or similarly regulated sector.
2. Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to solve problems using tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, 5Y & Isikawa.
3. AS9100 / ISO9001 Lead or Internal certified auditor.
4. Engineering Drawing / CAD Model Interpretation.
5. IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software.
6. Strong written and verbal communications.

Desired Experience

1. Minimum HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
2. Proven Quality professional with working experience in a Quality Engineering function.
3. Knowledgeable in AS9100 QMS requirements.
4. Knowledgeable in AS13000 series requirements.
5. NADCAP AC7108 / AC7114 experience.
6. Auditing experience is desirable.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.