Senior Quality Engineer in Dukinfield

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 Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Senior Quality Engineer working at our divisional head office in Dukinfield.

About us: We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 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.

About the opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive, and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

As the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be working within a dynamic, cross-functional and growing Hyde Aero Products Divisional Quality Department, who strive to improve Quality Management Practices both internally within Hyde Aero Products, and across the wider Hyde Aero Products Division which consists of a further seven manufacturing, engineering sites. The Senior Quality Engineer position is targeting an Integrated Management System focused individual, who is EN9100 Lead Auditor certified, with a desirable ISO14001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification (this is not mandatory). The core responsibility of the Senior Quality Engineer is to maintain IMS document control across our Division and internally audit compliance to said management system. Working closely with our internal and external supply chain to drive quality-focused improvements proactively.

The role consists of further duties detailed below:

• EN9100 Lead Audits conducted within our internal supply chain (Hyde Business Units). Presenting findings to the Business Unit/Board of Directors as appropriate.
• To lead the investigation of, and timely closure of audit related non-conformances.
• To lead proactive quality assurance-based initiatives across our Division to ensure compliance to and continuous improvement of our management system. Utilising tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, RCCA to drive improvements.
• Document configuration control and ownership of such for Hyde Aero Products.
• Reviewing, organising, and verifying documentation for completeness.
• Maintenance of the Hyde Aero Products Approved Suppliers Database, inclusive of supplier assessments, periodic reviews and auditing when necessary.
• Utilise trend analysis to determine Hyde Aero Product Improvement Ideas.
• Assist in seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement within the Integrated Management System.
• Support RCCA activities, leading/championing such.
• Share best practice and support in mentoring QA/QC professionals within Hyde Aero Products and our Division.

Our ideal Assistant will:

• Have excellent communication skills, this is imperative.
• Be IT literate, in the Microsoft Suite of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must have good team working ethic, be highly pro-active and motivated.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to work flexible hours and/or off site should the business need arise.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Committed to learning and personal development.
• Have experience of working within an EN9100 Quality Management System.
• Additional training will be available to the right candidate with opportunities of progression.

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 underrepresented 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 would love to hear from you.