Quality Assurance

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established industry experts within Defence & Nuclear Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Assurance Engineer working at our Manchester Precision Engineering site based in Denton. We have successfully supplied to the Defence & Nuclear industry for over 40 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers. Our salaries are competitive and we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

About the Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Engineer will form part of the project team and be responsible for quality compliance of the organisation to customer and regulatory requirements, on a wide range of quality assurance and control activities. The successful candidate will work within the Quality / Technical department supporting the organisation in ensuring compliance to Regulatory and Integrated Management System requirements. The position is open to both experienced and entry level Quality personnel.

Main Duties:

• Reviewing and understanding customer specific project quality procedures.
• Producing upfront quality documentation such as ITP’s (inspection & test plans).
• Compiling & maintaining project quality documentation within the LTQR (Life time quality records) file and ensuring concurrency with the manufacturing process.
• Managing the customer approval process of sub-con quality documents such as NDT & weld procedures.
• Arranging and managing both on & off-site client inspections.
• Management of the calibration system & process.
• Control of organisation stamps, vision tests and competency records.
• Support Hyde Group quality team with both internal and external audits.

Desired Skills:

• Proven track record in either a Quality Assurance or Inspection function in either aerospace, nuclear or similarly regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of EN9100 or ISO9001 Regulatory requirements.
• IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Self-Motivated and positive mindset to make continual improvement personally and for the organisation.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience working within the nuclear industry at sub-contract level, with good understanding of the quality process.
• Quality professional with working experience in a Quality Engineering function.
• Knowledgeable in AS9100 QMS requirements.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector. All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you then we’d love to hear from you.