Quality Engineer
Welwyn Hatfield. Days Only (Mon‑Fri)
Performance Objectives
* As a member of the quality team, you will be essential to preserving the integrity of the product at every stage of production.
* Support company compliance to AS9100 and accreditations.
* Responsible and accountable for Quality Assurance tasks assigned to you by the Senior Quality Engineer.
* Assisting with customer complaints and non‑conformances in a timely manner.
* Management of internal non‑conformances ensuring NCRs issued to departments are closed in the timeframe given.
* Assisting with internal audits to meet AS9100 requirements.
* Assisting in preparation for AS9100, NADCAP and customer audits.
* Compiling concessions and submitting to customers.
* Actively participate in document control.
* Direct interaction with customers on quality issues.
* Undertaking Continuous Improvement activities to ensure the integrity of the QMS is maintained.
Person Specification
* Manufacturing or Operational qualification or relevant proven experience.
* HNC or Degree Qualified in Engineering or Quality.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in the Aerospace Industry.
* Internal auditors' qualification (or minimum 3 years' experience conducting internal audits to aerospace standards).
* Understanding of Quality Systems.
* Experience of dealing with non‑conformances.
* Direct customer contact experience.
* Experience of concessions process.
* Experience in compiling and reviewing FAIR's.
* Experience in document control process.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to manufacturing.
* Manufacturing experience in a low volume environment.
* Understanding of continuous Improvements 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.
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
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