Overview
Gap Technical is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their facility near Welwyn Garden City. The role is full‑time, Days Only (Mon‑Fri) with competitive benefits and bonus opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Preserve product integrity at every production stage as a key member of the quality team.
* Support compliance with AS9100 and relevant accreditations.
* Execute Quality Assurance tasks assigned by the Senior Quality Engineer.
* Respond promptly to customer complaints and non‑conformances.
* Manage internal non‑conformances, ensuring NCRs are closed within the given timeframe.
* Assist internal audits to meet AS9100 requirements.
* Prepare for AS9100, NADCAP and customer audits.
* Compile concessions and submit to customers.
* Participate actively in document control.
* Interact directly with customers on quality issues.
* Implement Continuous Improvement activities to maintain the QMS integrity.
Qualifications
* Manufacturing or operational qualification or proven experience.
* HNC or degree qualified in Engineering or Quality.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in the aerospace industry.
* Internal auditors’ qualification or at least 3 years’ experience conducting internal audits to aerospace standards.
* Understanding of quality systems.
* Experience dealing with non‑conformances.
* Direct customer contact experience.
* Experience with concessions process.
* Experience compiling and reviewing FAIRs.
* Experience with document control process.
* Knowledge of health & safety requirements relating to manufacturing.
* Manufacturing experience in a low‑volume environment.
* Understanding of continuous improvement tools such as value stream mapping, lean, kaizen and 5S.
* Strong understanding of change management.
Desirable
* Management qualification.
* Lean manufacturing.
* NADCAP experience.
* Knowledge of inspection procedures & standards.
* Coaching and development.
* Knowledge of lean six sigma techniques.
Apply
Please send your CV and call Charlotte at 01925 406 525. Closing date: 02/12/2025.
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