Role: Quality Engineer
Status: Permanent
Working hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:45 – 12:30 Friday
Location: Staverton, Gloucestershire
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum
A fantastic role has come up with my Gloucester-based client, a global engineering business, they are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their skilled team. The successful candidate for the Quality Engineer role will Monitor, assess and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and in line with required standards and specifications within the aerospace and defence sectors.
Key Responsibilities – Quality Engineer
Improvement of compliance and quality of products/services.
Monitor, test and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and identifying non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
Review, improvement, design and implementation of standard operating procedures and processes to ensure that products meet required specification and customer expectations.
Carry out root cause analysis, problem solving and implement correction and corrective actions.
Support deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within the Business
Drive NCR's close out in a timely manner with stakeholders across the business.
Drive Zero Non-conformance and Right First Time Culture using recognized techniques.
Conduct Internal / External Quality & Compliance audits.
Provide Quality data / reports
Maintain relevant quality documentation.
Raise corrective action requests and manage timely close out with relevant parties
Qualifications & Requirements – Quality Engineer
Minimum HNC Qualified (Quality or Manufacturing Engineering).
Knowledge of aerospace and defence sector requirements.
Minimum Quality Management Diploma.
Trained in Root Cause Analysis techniques.
Minimum Trained Internal Auditor.
Lead Auditor (beneficial).
In depth knowledge of ISO 9001 & AS9100
Experience:
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications
Knowledge of QC processes and inspection criteria
Able to identify and resolve problems using a structured and data driven approach
Training/Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Application of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement tools
PC literate
Ability to obtain UK SC clearance
Minimum one-year related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
What we can offer – Quality Engineer
Competitive salary
25 days holiday (+ Bank holidays)
Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
Progression opportunities and ongoing training
A welcoming and positive working environment
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on or send a copy of your CV to
Candidates who are currently a Quality technician, Quality inspector or Supplier Quality Engineer may be suitable for this position
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