Quality Engineer

Location: NottinghamSalary: £40k - £45k per annumShift: Full time Monday - Friday

About the Company

Our client is a leading Tier 2 aerospace manufacturer specialising in plasma coating, paint and machining for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes meet regulatory, customer and company quality requirements. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages non-conformances and ensures compliance with AS9100 and customer specifications.

• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance processes aligned with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances
• Support First Article Inspection activities in line with AS9102 requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and drive improvement
• Support internal and external audits in line with AS9100 requirements
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, control plans and quality reports
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements for quality metrics
• Participate in new product introduction projects to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production
• Work with production teams on quality standards and best practices
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean and 8D problem solving

About You

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering sector
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, PPAP, APQP and NADCAP processes is desirable
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies including 5 Why, 8D and FMEA
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, processes and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in quality tools and systems such as Minitab, SPC, CMM and ERP or MRP systems

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and innovative working environment within a growing aerospace company

How to Apply

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