Quality Engineer in Ashton-under-Lyne

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast paced predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients?

We are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with industry knowledge and aerospace experience to work as part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site.

• About the opportunity
• Investigate and respond to non-conformances.
• Analyse quality data and proactively work with colleagues to improve quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop and maintain standard work sheets.
• Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining calibration equipment and devices, carrying out daily calibration checks, and ensuring company approvals remain in place (ISO14001, Nadcap, etc.).
• Carry out internal and external audits.
• Build on industry knowledge and keep up to date with best practice through internal and external training.
• Work closely with the quality departments from other Hyde business units, clients and suppliers as part of the wider aerospace supply chain.
• May be required to work offsite and act up in the absence of the quality manager, providing a range of quality reports or updates to the senior leadership team as required.
• Preferred Skills
• Committed to safety and compliant with 5S standards.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably sheet metal or assembly.
• Timed served inspector (ability to read drawings, specifications and determine if manufactured items conform).
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods from material to finished products.
• Experience with aerospace/defence standards of work.
• Understanding of the structure and workings of a QMS/IMS.
• Familiarity with various inspection methods (hand tools, Keyence, CMM).
• Experience with non-conformance/MRB and concession raising.
• Knowledge of FAIR and FAIR preparation (AS9100).
• Experience with APQP/PPAP.
• Strong problem solving, effective decision making, waste elimination and continuous improvement skills.
• Pragmatic, solution‑based forward thinking and excellent communication.
• Good team working ethic, highly proactive and motivated.
• Excellent customer‑facing skills.
• IT literate, especially SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power Point.
• Commercially and strategically aware.
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working.
• 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.
• 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, particularly groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre‑employment security screening checks including referencing.

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