At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement in the aerospace sector.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on excellence in electroplating and quality management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a respected aerospace and defence organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in quality management with strong communication and planning skills.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our clients team and play a key role in maintaining and developing our Quality Management Systems. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will ensure full compliance with regulatory, customer and industry standards while helping drive continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong aerospace/defence sector experience to help develop our technical capability and support our ambition to become a centre of excellence in electroplating.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Quality Manager in ensuring the business complies with all regulatory requirements (Legal, Financial, Export, Health & Safety, Employment, Environmental)
- Manage the company Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS) and related approvals (including Nadcap and AS9100)
- Oversee the configuration management system to ensure conformance to military and commercial specifications and customer requirements
- Develop and maintain training and people development systems
- Support the development of technical capability within the business
- Manage quality processes including training & development, calibration, non-conformances and continuous improvement
- Authorise and sign company Certificates of Conformance
Key Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Strong planning, organisational and delegation abilities
- Customer-focused (internal and external)
- High level of integrity
- Effective time management
- Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures to AS9100 and Nadcap level
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ quality management experience at senior level
- Lead Auditor qualification or 5 years’ auditing experience
- Quality Assurance management qualification (I.Q.A. “A12” or equivalent) or equivalent practical experience
- Strong business experience
- Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Quality Engineer in Walton-on-Thames employer: THAMES 360 Careers
Join our dedicated aerospace surface treatment team in Walton on Thames, where we prioritise quality and precision in every project. As an employer, we offer competitive salaries starting from £30,000, a supportive work culture that values safety and attention to detail, and opportunities for professional growth within the aerospace sector. Experience a rewarding career with us, where your skills in chrome plating and electroplating will be recognised and developed.
