At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in aerospace manufacturing and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a growing aerospace business in Derby with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to excellence and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while enhancing your quality engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in aerospace quality standards and strong problem-solving abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Derby (DE21)
Hours: Permanent, 39 hours per week
Flexible working hours:
- Monday to Friday: Start between 7:00am and 8:00am
- Monday to Thursday: Finish between 4:00pm and 5:00pm
- Friday: Finish at 12:00pm
Salary: Competitive
We are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to maintain and improve quality systems, support customers and drive continuous improvement within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Quality Engineer:
- Support the achievement of quality, cost, delivery and operational excellence targets.
- Develop and maintain Quality Walk the Floor routines to drive performance improvements.
- Maintain and audit the Quality Management System in line with AS9100, NADCAP and customer requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for customer quality queries and resolve issues promptly.
- Review and implement new or revised customer quality requirements.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Monitor and report quality KPIs, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and manage the internal audit programme.
- Ensure the business remains audit-ready at all times.
- Maintain Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA and PPAP documentation.
- Manage and support AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Lead and participate in customer, regulatory and NADCAP audits.
- Support the training and development of colleagues.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and external quality issues.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce the cost of non-conformance.
- Support manufacturing and planning teams in achieving quality and zero-defect objectives.
Key Skills of a Senior Quality Engineer:
- Previous experience working within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- At least three years' experience in a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer role.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP and aerospace quality standards.
- Experience with APQP tools including PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans and FAIRs.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Committed to high standards of quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Senior Quality Engineer in Derby employer: First Base
Join a dynamic aerospace manufacturing business in Derby, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a supportive and flexible work environment. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement not only drives our success but also fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for experienced professionals to thrive. Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated industry.
