Senior Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Annesley Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Annesley Woodhouse is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards in the aerospace, nuclear, and defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing quality systems and driving improvements. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including 33 days of holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

33 days holiday

7.5% pension

x4 salary death in service

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Strong background in implementing quality systems within precision engineering.
• Experience in Lean/problem solving techniques (8D), Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications.
• Conduct product and system audits for compliance.
• Compile documentation packs for product delivery.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Implementation of quality systems

Lean/problem solving techniques (8D)

Knowledge of 6 Sigma process

Driving quality throughout a large business

Job description

The basics

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7:30am-4:30pm and Fridays 7:30am-2pm

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview

Working within modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities the Senior Quality Engineer will be working for a precision engineering business that manufacture components and fabrications for the aerospace, nuclear and defence industry.

Brief overview of duties

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications.
• Conduct product and system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Compile documentation packs to support product delivery and traceability.
• Provide engineering support for Visual and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine quality standards.
• Apply First Article Inspection techniques in line with AS9102 requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Use quality tools to detect, contain, and investigate non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Define and apply process control methods, including identifying critical control points and developing work instructions.

The ideal candidate / Senior Quality Engineer

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• A strong background at implementing quality systems within a precision engineering environment - aerospace/machining/fabrication or similar.
• Experienced in Lean/problem solving techniques (8D), Kaizen.
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma process beneficial.
• Competent/capable of driving quality throughout a large business and manufacturer.
• Commutable from: Heanor, Ripley, Alfreton, Hucknall and Surrounding areas.

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

About Us

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