At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality compliance and enhance systems through audits and inspections.
- Company: Join a leading organisation committed to quality excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to adapt and grow as the business expands.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Quality Engineer will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Quality function, ensuring ongoing compliance with the organisation’s Quality Management System (QMS).
The position involves active participation in audits, first article inspections, calibration activities, inspection strategies, and advanced product quality planning processes.
Close collaboration with customers and suppliers is essential to ensure all quality expectations are consistently achieved.
As the business continues to expand, this role will adapt to evolving quality demands and will also contribute significantly to supplier quality activities.
About the Role
Responsibilities include supporting supplier development initiatives, taking part in risk-based supplier assessments, and assisting in the investigation and resolution of complex quality concerns.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous enhancement of quality systems and processes in line with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements.
- Plan and perform internal audits and supplier assessments in accordance with QMS procedures.
- Lead structured problem-solving activities for non-conformances, from initial containment through to root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) and provide support for PPAP and APQP activities (AS9145).
- Apply appropriate quality tools to ensure product conformity throughout all stages of the product lifecycle.
- Monitor and analyse quality performance metrics to identify trends and implement improvement actions both internally and across the supply chain.
- Enhance incoming inspection processes for externally sourced materials and components.
- Oversee supplier qualification activities, including approval processes and evaluation of FAIR and PPAP submissions.
Quality Engineer employer: Mane Contract Services
Join a leading civil engineering contractor in East Sussex, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering a major bridge replacement project. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on employee growth, offering extensive training programmes and a competitive benefits package, including life assurance, a generous pension scheme, and a vibrant social calendar. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to safety and quality, this is an excellent place for experienced professionals to thrive.
