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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 37,000 - 43,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: M20, Didsbury, Manchester

Expire in: 8 hours

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Salary: £37,000–£43,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

About the Role

An established precision engineering manufacturer serving the aerospace and defence sectors is seeking a proactive and technically capable Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ongoing product quality across its manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are central to success. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Production teams, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements from initial development through to production.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring quality requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

  * Conduct and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with customer and industry standards.

  * Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to verify product conformity.

  * Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  * Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support concession and deviation requests.

  * Carry out inspections using a variety of measurement equipment, including:

      * Conventional hand measuring equipment

      * Keyence optical measurement systems

      * Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

  * Work collaboratively with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and reduce manufacturing defects.

Essential Requirements

  * Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.

  * Alternatively, a time-served Quality Inspector with strong technical knowledge looking to progress into an engineering role.

  * Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications.

  * Experience within precision engineering, aerospace, defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

  * Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).

  * Practical experience of:

      * First Article Inspection (FAIR)

      * Non-conformance management

      * Material Review Board (MRB) processes

      * Concession and deviation management

      * Root cause analysis and corrective actions

Desirable

  * Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.

  * Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.

  * Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

  * Internal auditing experience.

Health, Safety & Quality

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality by:

  * Working safely at all times.

  * Complying with all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

  * Supporting and maintaining established 5S workplace standards.

  * Promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence

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