Quality Engineer
Location: NottinghamSalary: £40k - £45k per annumShift: Full time Monday - Friday
About the Company
Our client is a leading Tier 2 aerospace manufacturer specialising in plasma coating, paint and machining for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
The Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes meet regulatory, customer and company quality requirements. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages non-conformances and ensures compliance with AS9100 and customer specifications.
* Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance processes aligned with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances
* Support First Article Inspection activities in line with AS9102 requirements
* Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and drive improvement
* Support internal and external audits in line with AS9100 requirements
* Prepare and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, control plans and quality reports
* Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements for quality metrics
* Participate in new product introduction projects to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production
* Work with production teams on quality standards and best practices
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean and 8D problem solving
About You
* Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering sector
* Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems
* Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, PPAP, APQP and NADCAP processes is desirable
* Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies including 5 Why, 8D and FMEA
* Knowledge of aerospace materials, processes and standards
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficient in quality tools and systems such as Minitab, SPC, CMM and ERP or MRP systems
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A collaborative and innovative working environment within a growing aerospace company
How to Apply
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