Shirley Parsons are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the defence sector to recruit a Quality Engineer to join a growing quality team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business delivering complex, high-integrity products for defence customers. The role will suit a quality professional with a strong background in mechanical engineering, aerospace, defence, precision engineering or other highly regulated engineering environments. Key responsibilities: * Support and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System * Conduct internal audits and support compliance activities * Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions * Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa * Review quality documentation, inspection reports and technical records * Monitor quality KPIs and identify continuous improvement opportunities * Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering and inspection teams to drive quality standards and operational performance. What we're looking for: * Experience working within an Engineering environment * Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 * Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification would be advantageous. * Internal Auditor qualification desirable * Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T * Internal Auditor qualification desirable * Experience of high tolerances, complex components, and both metric and imperial measurement systems. What's on offer: * Opportunity to join a well-established, globally recognised engineering business * Varied and technically challenging work * Long-term career development opportunities * Competitive salary and benefits package Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to meet security clearance requirements
Quality Engineer employer: Shirley Parsons Ltd
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