Job Description
Quality Engineer
Location: Norwich
Salary: £42000 - £45000 per annum
Working Hours: Four and a half day working week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established company based in Norwich. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Quality Department, ensuring that project and product quality requirements meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant regulatory and contractual standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead customer and certification audits, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
* Oversee supplier quality assurance, including domestic and international on-site document reviews and inspections.
* Develop and manage Product Inspection & Test Plans (Control Plans) and Customer Quality Specifications.
* Compile and manage documentation packs, including records, certificates, and reports.
* Conduct root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
* Perform dimensional inspections and compile detailed reports.
* Manage non-conformance reporting and resolution.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline.
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to produce inspection and test plans in line with defence contractor requirements.
* Knowledge of welding, paint specifications, and fabrication processes.
* Familiarity with national, EU, and international standards and processes.
* Experience in material certification verification (3.1) and calibration methods for mechanical tooling.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Experience working with defence contracts and within a defence environment.
* ISO9001 certified auditor.
* Understanding of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
* Experience with electric motors and generators.
Key Competencies:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
* Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
* Proficient in the use of inspection equipment (e.g., micrometers, depth gauges, vernier callipers).
Forward-thinking, with a proactive approach to driving business improvements.
Candidates must be British Citizens to meet the requirements of this role.
If you have the experience and skills required and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Hit apply or contact Lewis Woollard direct on 01603 415 100.
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