Quality Engineer

The Dorchester; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dorchester in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced quality leader to own and advance the company’s Quality Management System. You will drive compliance with AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001, embed requirements across policies and procedures, and lead internal and supplier audits to sustain high-quality aerospace components.

With a degree in engineering and a formal quality management qualification, you will report to senior management, set KPIs, and coordinate audits for certification and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS (AS/EN 9100 & ISO 9001).
• Interpret quality standard requirements and embed into policies, procedures and controls.
• Develop and maintain quality manual, procedures and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme across QMS, processes and products.
• Conduct QMS, process and product audits and document results.
• Identify gaps and drive improvement programmes.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits as required.
• Collaborate with purchasing to address recurring quality issues and enhance performance.
• Coordinate preparation for certification, surveillance and recertification audits.
• Organise management reviews and ensure actions meet standard requirements.
• Establish quality objectives and KPIs aligned with customer needs.
• Monitor QMS performance and report risks and improvements to senior management.
• Promote awareness of customer requirements and product quality throughout the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Quality Management qualification

AS/EN 9100 & ISO 9001 auditor training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the company s Quality Management System in accordance with AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
• Interpret the requirements of quality standards and ensure they are effectively incorporated into company policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Develop and maintain the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, forms and supporting records.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme covering the Quality Management System, manufacturing processes and products.
• Conduct and document QMS, process and product audits.
• Identify gaps between current practices and quality standard requirements and lead the resulting improvement programme.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits where required.
• Work with purchasing and suppliers to address recurring quality issues and improve performance.
• Co-ordinate preparation for AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certification, surveillance and recertification audits.
• Organise and support management reviews, ensuring inputs, outputs and resulting actions meet the requirements of the standard.
• Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Monitor QMS performance and report significant risks, trends and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Promote awareness of customer requirements, product quality and individual accountability throughout the business.
• A degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• A recognised qualification in quality management or Quality Management Systems.
• Qualified AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 internal and external auditor.
• Experience within polyimides, polymers, composites, chemicals or precision component manufacturing.
• At least five years quality experience within an aerospace, precision engineering or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating at Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer or equivalent level.
• Strong practical knowledge of AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience in supplier approval, monitoring, auditing and development.
• Understanding of aerospace product safety, operational risk, configuration management and traceability requirements.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• High competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Able to work on site at the company s Stoke-on-Trent facility.

Develops and manufactures high-performance materials and components for demanding engineering applications. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we supply technically advanced material solutions to customers operating in aerospace and other highly regulated international markets.