At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in aerospace manufacturing and drive process improvements.
- Company: Leading aerospace firm focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to work on mission-critical projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead quality initiatives and mentor a talented team.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in aerospace and defence.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 5+ years in Quality Management required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior Quality Engineer
Salary: Up to 55,000
Location: Coatbridge
Sector: Aerospace, Defence & Space
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across key manufacturing processes within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on driving process robustness, improving manufacturing quality, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
You will play a critical role in supporting the design and manufacture of advanced thermal battery systems used in mission-critical aerospace, defence, and space applications, working closely with engineering and production teams.
Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support
- Provide Quality Engineering support to Manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Verify product compliance against engineering and customer specification requirements.
- Review and audit manufacturing processes to ensure effective operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead problem-solving activities, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
- Manage non-conformance processes and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
- Deliver assigned Quality Improvement Projects to agreed objectives and timescales.
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), including hands-on mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
- Support and develop the Quality Control Inspection team through training and technical guidance.
Auditing & Compliance
- Conduct Internal Product Audits and Quality Management System Audits in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Perform external supplier audits and quality evaluations to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
- Maintain and promote compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (BEng or MEng)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or Product Assurance.
- Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and controls associated with high-reliability products.
- Certified Quality Management System Auditor (AS9100 preferred, ISO 9001 considered).
- Experience conducting precision mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
- Proven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
- Experience utilising data analysis tools and techniques to monitor process performance and drive improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
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Contact Details:
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