Senior Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quality Engineer, where your expertise will drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. In this pivotal role, you will lead quality initiatives, manage documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on problem-solving and operational excellence, you will contribute to a culture of quality and accountability. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of quality engineering in a dynamic environment, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible start and finish times

Early finish on Fridays

Full company Christmas shutdown

Training and development opportunities

Health coverage through SimplyHealth

Various events throughout the year

Refer-a-friend scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO9001, AS9102, AS9100, ISO17025.
• Demonstrable experience using Lean/Quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and manage customer quality concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.

Skills

ISO9001

AS9102

Lean / Quality tools

8D methodology

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Engineering interpretation

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Degree in business or technical disciplines

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer

As our Senior Quality Engineer, you will assist with the development and implementation of quality system continuous improvement activities that help ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You will support, maintain, and generate documents in accordance with such regulations and standards, whilst providing independent monitoring and, as applicable, act as a delegate for the Quality and Compliance manager.

You will also lead the use of structured problem-solving tools and risk management techniques to address non-conformances across the spectrum, use analytics to identify improvement opportunities, and lead to resolution, aiming to prevent errors, reduce variation, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Your main responsibilities:

• Act as a deputy and delegate for the Quality & Compliance Manager when needed.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and promotion of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the organization, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory requirements, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain quality manuals, expositions, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Lead, compile, assist, and maintain critical documentation, including quality plans, PFMEAs, flowcharts, AS9102 first article inspection reports, and work instructions.
• Establish and oversee the internal audit and surveillance program in line with approvals and certifications, ensuring identified weaknesses are addressed, and processes are improved as needed.
• Continuously monitor the QMS to ensure its effectiveness, conduct periodic reviews with functional owners, and update procedures and processes as required.
• Investigate and manage non-conformances and occurrence reports, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques to resolve issues.
• Manage customer quality concerns and oversee customer surveillance audits.
• Lead corrective or improvement actions, facilitating cross-functional teams to drive success and achieve objectives.
• Facilitate non-conformance (NC), root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement activities across various business functions.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a Quality Engineering capacity, a keen eye for detail, problem-solving abilities, and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:

• Degree level or higher, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience of ISO9001, AS9102, AS9100, ISO17025, CAA Part 21G & J.
• FAI knowledge and understanding.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of quality management systems and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience using Lean / Quality tools (including 8D methodology, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.) within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Process mapping and creation of standard work / operating procedures and processes and policies.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret engineering information.
• Able to coach, mentor, and communicate compliance requirements.
• Experience in quality roles within aerospace, automotive, or similar highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Defense/Aerospace Quality Standards and requirements.
• Experience in personnel development.

Personal skills / attributes:

• High level of personal accountability and a strong bias for action.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical and organized, with an ability to meet demanding deadlines.

Eligible to work in the UK and able to work flexible hours, as required.

This position may require travel, and the individual must hold a current passport and be willing to undertake short- and long-haul travel as needed.

• We offer some fantastic benefits including:
• Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/4% employer)
• 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
• Flexible start and finish times (agile working)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Full company Christmas shutdown
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous family-friendly benefits
• Health coverage through SimplyHealth (opticians, dental, GP)
• Various events throughout the year
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Long service awards

We encourage you to apply if you're interested in joining our passionate and exceptional team. Your CV will be stored in our central database; please let us know if you wish to opt out. If successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to advance your career and be part of a company that values your skills and contributions, apply for our Senior Quality Engineer position. Join us and help shape the future of Mirus with every take-off!

Please note, we are not engaging with any agencies for this role at this time.