Quality Engineer
Location: Tamworth
Commutable from: Lichfield, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Salary: £40k-£45K
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 (30 minute unpaid lunch)
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
About the Company
Our client is a specialist precision engineering manufacturer producing high precision gears, splines, threads, gauges and tooling for demanding industries including aerospace, automotive, motorsport, oil and gas, marine and defence.
Using advanced metrology, specialist equipment and skilled engineers, they manufacture components to extremely exacting specifications.
The Role
This role sits within the Quality department and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The position focuses on ensuring product and process conformance within an AS9100, ISO9001 and ISO17025 manufacturing environment.
You will support both proactive quality planning and reactive problem solving, implementing quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and 8D methodologies to ensure robust corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Working within AS9100, ISO9001 and ISO17025 quality environments and following all quality management procedures
Raising and closing internal and customer NCRs including financial close out relating to rework or returns
Investigating root causes of NCRs and implementing corrective and preventative actions
Implementing APQP activities for new parts and shop floor documentation including SOPs, LWIs and setting sheets
Supporting training and follow up with manufacturing teams on quality documentation
Participating in internal audits as an internal auditor
Producing quality KPI reports and communicating findings to the business
Participating in Material Review Board activities including containment actions and root cause analysis
Using measuring devices and inspection equipment to support product investigations
Maintaining route card completion for each work order
Updating Mie Trak route completion for work orders
Ensuring full traceability of products and documentation
Maintaining strong working relationships with manufacturing teams
About You
Experience working within a precision CNC engineering environment, ideally within aerospace, motorsport or automotive
Experience working within AS9100 Rev D, ISO9001:2015, ISO17025:2017 or IATF 16949 environments
Strong understanding of quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and SOP documentation
Experience with problem solving methodologies including Six Sigma, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why and DOE
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Visio
Understanding of measurement evaluation and inspection processes
Experience using Mie Trak or similar production systemsDesirable:
Internal or Lead Auditor qualification to AS9100 or IATF 16949
Key Attributes
Strong attention to detail
Quality background within precision CNC engineering
Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Good communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Positive and proactive attitude
Benefits
Company pension with 5 percent employer contribution
Health cash plan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Holiday entitlement increases after five years' service
Company social activities including football matches and Christmas events
How to Apply
To apply for the Quality Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps