At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the quality function and improve AS9100 quality systems in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a growing engineering group in aerospace, defence, and nuclear sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £45,000, full-time hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving quality improvements and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality roles with strong knowledge of AS9100 and precision engineering.
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in precision engineering, aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing looking for your next opportunity? Our client is looking for a Quality Lead / Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of the quality function, lead the Quality Department and maintain and continually improve their AS9100 quality system. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine quality leadership with technical inspection, working closely with production, customers and suppliers to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement. You'll suit this role if you're an experienced quality professional with strong AS9100 / ISO 9001 knowledge, a background in precision manufacturing and the confidence to lead a quality function while remaining hands-on.
The Role
- Owning, maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System to AS9100 / BS EN ISO 9001
- Planning and conducting internal, customer and supplier audits
- Managing non-conformances, concessions and production permits
- Completing customer 8D reports and liaising with customer Quality Departments
- Leading, supporting and developing the Quality Inspection team
- Managing the calibration system and supplier quality processes
- Driving Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Producing quality performance reports and analysis
- Carrying out dimensional inspection of precision components, both in-process and procured
- Operating and programming fixed and portable CMM equipment
- Leading First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and maintaining accurate documentation and traceability
- Promoting a strong quality culture across the business
- Providing support to production and planning when required
The Candidate
- Previous experience in a quality role within precision engineering or manufacturing
- Experience within aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing would be advantageous
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and/or BS EN ISO 9001
- Experience with quality management systems, audits and continuous improvement
- Experience managing non-conformances and problem-solving, including 8D and Root Cause Analysis
- Confident reading engineering drawings, CAD models and tolerances
- Experience with dimensional inspection and precision mechanical components
- Experience with CMM, metrology or inspection would be advantageous
- Previous leadership or team-leading experience
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Recognised management/engineering qualification or significant relevant industry experience
What's in it for you?
- £45,000 DOE
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday - Friday, days
- Opportunity to take ownership of the quality function
- Long-term career development within a growing engineering group
- Work within the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors
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