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Quality Engineer (mechanical /precision engineering)

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

  • Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: South East

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Quality Engineer (mechanical /precision engineering) c£up to 50k South East – Permanent ABJ7649 As an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in precision manufacturing ideally from an aerospace or subcontract machining environment. The principal purpose of the Quality Engineer is to deliver professional quality engineering service to the business with primary focus on Manufacturing Quality control requirements. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Liaising with Customers and Suppliers on quality related issues * Manufacturing liaison and reporting shortfalls to Manufacturing supervision. * Training Operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment. Including the preparation of inspection equipment work instruction. * Assisting in effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment / calibration system. * Setting of adjustable M&TE for use by Manufacturing Operators. * Recommending and pursuing (when sanctioned) improvements to both Inspection and Quality techniques and equipment. * Translation of Customer quality requirements into detailed Manufacturing Instructions. * Compiling routine final inspection trend analysis and reports. * Compilation of Inspection report blanks. * Managing Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints through 8Ds/5Whys * Compilation and submission of various Customer documentation packs * System and process audits up to completion as scheduled. * Supplier audits including reporting and recommendations. * Customer & Supplier liaison on specific quality issues. * Creation of Quality Control Plans/LTQRS on specific customer projects. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: * HNC/HND, Degree level or equivalent mechanical engineering educational apprenticeship or similar * Recent commercial experience in a Quality Engineering or equivalent technical role. * Be mechanically trained, with a solid understanding of inspection techniques and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques. * The ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports. Preferred: * A good knowledge of programming CMMs, supported by a certificate of competence in CMM programming issued by the CMM manufacturer or agent. PC-DMIS programming ability. * PC-DMIS Level 2. * CMM: Hexagon S Chrome with tactile & laser heads * ISO 9000 Auditor qualification * Be capable of producing detailed inspection and quality reports, and liaising confidently with customers and suppliers. * Have experience managing non-conformances, calibration systems, and supporting audits (internal and supplier). * Be proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable training others in inspection or quality-related processes. The benefits package: Salary: c£45–50k p.a. Holidays: 23 days + 8 Bank Holidays Pension: 4% matched scheme (after probation – 3m). To Apply Please contact Alison Basson ABJ7649, and call on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to

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