Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Quality Engineer

Location: Tamworth
Commutable from: Lichfield, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Salary: £40k-£45K
Hours:

• 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 procedures
• Raising and closing internal and customer NCRs including financial close out relating to rework or returns
• Investigating root causes of NCRs and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Implementing APQP activities for new parts and shop floor documentation including SOPs, LWIs and setting sheets
• Supporting training and follow up with manufacturing teams on quality documentation
• Participating in internal audits as an internal auditor
• Producing quality KPI reports and communicating findings to the business
• Participating in Material Review Board activities including containment actions and root cause analysis
• Using measuring devices and inspection equipment to support product investigations
• Maintaining route card completion for each work order
• Updating Mie Trak route completion for work orders
• Ensuring full traceability of products and documentation
• Maintaining strong working relationships with manufacturing teams

About You

• Experience working within a precision CNC engineering environment, ideally within aerospace, motorsport or automotive
• Experience working within AS9100 Rev D, ISO9001:2015, ISO17025:2017 or IATF 16949 environments
• Strong understanding of quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and SOP documentation
• Experience with problem solving methodologies including Six Sigma, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why and DOE
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Visio
• Understanding of measurement evaluation and inspection processes
• Experience using Mie Trak or similar production systems

Desirable:

• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification to AS9100 or IATF 16949

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Quality background within precision CNC engineering
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Positive and proactive attitude

Benefits

• Company pension with 5 percent employer contribution
• Health cash plan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement increases after five years' service
• Company 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.