At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and safety compliance while driving continuous improvement in aerospace engineering.
- Company: Respected aerospace engineering company in Yeovil with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, temp to perm opportunity, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on quality and safety in aerospace.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering and health & safety practices required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Quality Engineer to join our client in Yeovil, a well-respected aerospace engineering company.
Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 12pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in Health & Safety to support and enhance our Business Management Systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role will play a key part in supporting our Quality Manager in driving continuous improvement, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of quality and safety across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality
- Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards.
- Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
- Support in the management of customer returns, ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions.
- Support initial and ongoing supplier approval management.
- Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring thorough reporting and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Maintain and improve Health & Safety management systems.
- Support the management and completion of inspections where required.
- Environmental
- Support adherence to all applicable environmental legislation, including ROHS & REACH.
Key Requirements:
Essential:
- Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g. AS9100).
- Minimum Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
- Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety practices and UK legislation.
- Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment.
- Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification).
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to influence and drive change across teams.
- Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Locations
Contact Details:
CNC Recruitment South West Ltd Recruitment Team
