Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Aerospace department. This role involves ensuring quality procedures are upheld in a first-class manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in machining or fabrication, knowledge of quality management systems, and strong analytical skills. With a focus on mentoring and maintaining high standards, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. If you're passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Death in service x2 of salary

Pension

Free onsite parking

33 days holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality roles within machining or fabrication environments.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 and quality management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in maintaining certification and quality standards.
• Conduct quality audits and mentor team members.

Skills

Manufacturing and Quality experience

Knowledge of inspection equipment

Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001/AS9100)

Problem analysis methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why)

Quality management tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC)

Internal auditing experience

Project management skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Excel data analysis

Job description

Do you have a background working in a Quality role within a Machining/Fabrication/Assembly environment? (CNC machining, metal component manufacturing etc.)

If so, then please read on.

The basics

Job Title: Quality Engineer - Aerospace department

Location: Consett

Hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00 - 17:00 and Fri : 8:00 - 13:00

Contracted hours per week: 39 per week

Salary: Up to 45,000 DOE

Holidays: 33 days

Benefits: Death in service x2 of salary, pension, free onsite parking.

Overview:

Working in first class manufacturing facilities we now require a Quality Engineer to join the business to ensure quality procedures for the business are maintained to the highest standards.

Duties/responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Manager in achieving & maintaining certification to all applicable standards
• Support other members of the Quality team through mentoring and coaching
• Deputise as required for Quality Manager for all Quality related activities
• Utilising applicable Quality Tools, ensure that non-conformance is detected, contained, investigated and robust actions to prevent re-occurrence implemented.
• Conduct Quality product and system audits

The ideal candidate / Quality Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

Manufacturing and Quality experience in a fabrication, machining or special process background.

Knowledge of common inspection equipment used in fabrication and machining.

Knowledge of quality managements systems (ISO9001/AS9100)

Knowledge of problem analysis methodologies (i.e. 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why)

Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies (i.e. APQP, FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Plans, Risk Management, Quality Control, Quality Assurance)

Previous Internal auditing experience

Good project management skills

Good Commercial awareness

Strong interpersonal skills / influencing

Excellent IT Skills and able to analyse data through Excel

Location: Consett, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Surrounding Areas.

If you are interested in the Quality Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

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