Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing
Redruth | Temporary Ongoing | Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm | Salary DOE
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Pall Redruth Aerospace for a Quality Engineer to join their team in Redruth.
Reporting to the Principal Quality Engineer, you will act as the first-line representative for key strategic customers while driving quality improvements across the product family. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class aerospace manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Key Duties
Take ownership of First Pass Yield (FPY) and Customer Complaint metrics within your product family and drive improvements.
Act as the primary contact for the quality teams of strategic customers.
Implement and maintain the Certified Operator Programme for the product family.
Lead Quality Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure effective training and execution of DBS and QMS activities to meet quality objectives.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies, including Danaher PSP and 8D.
Manage Customer Complaint CAPA processes and cross-functional quality projects.
Liaise with customers, government bodies, and the FAA regarding audits, corrective actions, and quality matters.
Lead quality activities during New Product Introduction (NPI), including DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP processes.
Prepare technical presentations and reports to support quality initiatives.
Requirements
MSc degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality or operations role within manufacturing.
Proven success within a metrics-driven quality or operations environment.
Strong knowledge of variation control, SPC, and process capability analysis.
Experience with APQP tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAPs.
Experience using statistical Design of Experiments (DOE).
Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvements using structured problem-solving methods.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Full UK driving licence.Desirable:
Experience within aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
Supervisory or people management experience.
Six Sigma and/or ASQ certifications.
Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen experience.
Customer quality management experience.
What We Offer
Temporary ongoing opportunity.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Opportunity to work with a leading aerospace manufacturer.
Exposure to high-profile quality and continuous improvement projects.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Interested?
Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Quality Engineer opportunity.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers