Seeking a Process Quality Engineer to be based on-site supporting a customer programme in Wolverhampton, working full-time, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background, experience in product launch and development environments, and the ability to develop inspection plans and optimise inspection methods to support the delivery of high-quality aerospace components.
The support will include:
Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements
Developing and reviewing inspection plans, procedures and documentation
Supporting Engineering Design Reviews with quality input (inspection feasibility, producibility, etc.)
Working with engineering, production and specialist teams to resolve technical and quality issues
Supporting inspections, investigations and problem analysis during NPI and development phases
Highlighting manufacturing and fabrication issues that impact delivery performance
Supporting the design of inspection processes, equipment and fixturing
Working with the APQP lead and supporting related activities
Planning and coordinating MSA studies
Assisting with interpretation of manufacturing data to assess process stability and capability
Supporting advancement of inspection methods and new technologies
Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the NPI teamExperience requirements:
Previous experience in a quality-focused role within aerospace or automotive (product development or NPI experience advantageous)
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Good knowledge of manual and automated inspection tools (e.g. micrometers, verniers, CMM, vision systems)
Experience within an AS9100 quality system and familiarity with AS9102 FAIR requirements
Understanding of drafting and modelling practices (ASME Y14.5 advantageous)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
Able to interpret data and support process capability assessments
Comfortable using a range of software packages
Based within a commutable distance of Wolverhampton
Occasional flexibility to work outside core hours subject to business needThe role falls inside IR35