Quality Engineer

Description

Quality Engineer

Location: TamworthCommutable from: Lichfield, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Sutton Coldfield, BirminghamSalary: GBP40k-GBP45KHours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 (30 minute unpaid lunch)Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

About the Company

Our client is a specialist precision engineering manufacturer producing high precision gears, splines, threads, gauges and tooling for demanding industries including aerospace, automotive, motorsport, oil and gas, marine and defence.

Using advanced metrology, specialist equipment and skilled engineers, they manufacture components to extremely exacting specifications.

The Role

This role sits within the Quality department and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The position focuses on ensuring product and process conformance within an AS9100, ISO9001 and ISO17025 manufacturing environment.

You will support both proactive quality planning and reactive problem solving, implementing quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and 8D methodologies to ensure robust corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Working within AS9100, ISO9001 and ISO17025 quality environments and following all quality management proceduresRaising and closing internal and customer NCRs including financial close out relating to rework or returnsInvestigating root causes of NCRs and implementing corrective and preventative actionsImplementing APQP activities for new parts and shop floor documentation including SOPs, LWIs and setting sheetsSupporting training and follow up with manufacturing teams on quality documentationParticipating in internal audits as an internal auditorProducing quality KPI reports and communicating findings to the businessParticipating in Material Review Board activities including containment actions and root cause analysisUsing measuring devices and inspection equipment to support product investigationsMaintaining route card completion for each work orderUpdating Mie Trak route completion for work ordersEnsuring full traceability of products and documentationMaintaining strong working relationships with manufacturing teams

About You

Experience working within a precision CNC engineering environment, ideally within aerospace, motorsport or automotiveExperience working within AS9100 Rev D, ISO9001:2015, ISO17025:2017 or IATF 16949 environmentsStrong understanding of quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and SOP documentationExperience with problem solving methodologies including Six Sigma, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why and DOEAbility to read and interpret engineering drawingsExperience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and VisioUnderstanding of measurement evaluation and inspection processesExperience using Mie Trak or similar production systemsDesirable:

Internal or Lead Auditor qualification to AS9100 or IATF 16949

Key Attributes

Strong attention to detailQuality background within precision CNC engineeringStrong analytical and problem solving abilityGood communication skillsAbility to work well under pressurePositive and proactive attitude

Benefits

Company pension with 5 percent employer contributionHealth cash plan schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHoliday entitlement increases after five years' serviceCompany social activities including football matches and Christmas events

How to Apply

To apply for the Quality Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

Ad ID: 5418072820