At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading global manufacturer with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45K pro-rata, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace and industrial sectors while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing, especially aerospace or regulated industries.
Fortress Recruit is working with a leading global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer for a 6-month fixed term contract, to join their established team in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality matters
- Lead customer complaints, concessions and 8D investigations through to completion
- Lead FAIRs, support PPAP submissions and contribute to APQP activities during new product introduction
- Produce FAIR documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements
- Conduct internal, supplier and customer audits to ISO9001 and AS9100 standards
- Support customer audits and ensure corrective actions are completed on time
- Lead change management activities across manufacturing processes
- Review customer quality requirements and ensure these are effectively communicated internally
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supplier performance
- Support Quality Management System activities and maintain compliance with aerospace standards
- Assist with incoming inspection, final inspection and non conforming product management when required
- Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, technical, customer service and commercial teams
To be considered for this role, you'll have:
- Previous experience within a Quality Engineer position in manufacturing
- Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
- Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102
- Strong understanding of PPAP, APQP and change management processes
- Experience leading internal, supplier and customer audits
- Practical knowledge of 8D problem solving and root cause analysis
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with customers and suppliers
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
The role is being offered on a 6-month fixed-term basis, full time (37 hours per week) and based on-site in the West Midlands. On offer is a salary of up to £45K (pro-rata), with flexible working opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international manufacturer where quality plays a critical role in supporting major aerospace and industrial customers. You'll be joining a collaborative team with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and further develop your career within a global business.
For more information, please click apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Becki directly.
Quality Engineer (6-month FTC) in Burntwood employer: Fortress Recruit Limited
Join a leading global manufacturer in the West Midlands as a Quality Engineer, where you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to driving quality improvements and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The company offers a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and provides ample opportunities for professional growth within a respected international business. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this role is perfect for quality professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
