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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: 15 hours ago

  • Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Walkden, City and Borough of Salford

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position: Quality Engineer Reports to: Quality Manager Location: Walkden Key Responsibilities & Achievements * Lead investigation and resolution of non-conforming aerospace components using 8D, RCA, and CAPA methodologies. * Support production through process capability (Cp/Cpk) and SPC analysis, improving yield and reducing defects. * Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles. * Support NPI, engineering change, and source change activities, ensuring compliance with AS9102 FAI and customer requirements. * Prepare and maintain PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans in accordance with AS9100 and APQP standards. * Conduct internal and supplier audits (AS9100, NADCAP), ensuring regulatory and customer compliance. * Manage supplier quality performance, SCARs, and customer complaint resolution. * Develop and deliver quality training to production teams, promoting a culture of precision and accountability. * Support third-party and customer audits with zero major findings. * Report on departmental KPIs including defect rates, audit closure, and customer PPM. Aerospace Specialisms * In-depth knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, and AS13000 standards. * Experience with special processes: heat treatment, surface finishing, plating, NDT (penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic), and composites. * Skilled in FAIR preparation (AS9102 Rev. C), GD&T interpretation, and aerospace drawing analysis. * Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, digital QMS, CMM, and optical inspection tools. Growth & Development Plans * Short-Term: Attain Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, implement digital QMS for real-time traceability, and lead SPC/MSA improvements. * Medium-Term: Advance to Senior Quality Engineer; achieve NADCAP Lead Auditor status; lead supplier Zero Defect initiatives. * Long-Term: Progress to Quality or Operational Excellence Manager, driving enterprise-level AS9100 and digital quality transformation across aerospace programs

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