Quality Engineer
Our clients, based in Farnborough have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join their growing team. We are seeking a Quality Engineer who has experience working within a mechanical manufacturing environment, with opportunity to develop and progress with the business.
Production Quality Assurance
- Monitor and improve standards of workmanship across sheet metal fabrication and electronics assembly operations.
- Support and train production staff in quality requirements, visual standards, and correct handling methods
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
- Identify, analyse and reduce rework through investigation and implementation of effective corrective actions using quality tools (5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa).
- Ensure inspection stages are effective and consistent with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Customer Quality Assurance
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing timely and robust corrective actions.Host customer visits, audits, and inspections, acting as the primary quality representative.Raise and manage customer concessions and ensure traceability of records.Liaise with customers to clarify and agree product quality standards and acceptance criteria.Support RMA analysis and reporting.Supplier Quality Assurance
Support Purchasing in the assessment, approval, and ongoing evaluation of key suppliers.Conduct supplier audits and support the resolution of supplier non-conformances.Analyse supplier performance data and lead improvement initiatives in collaboration with the supply base.Internal Auditing And Compliance
Plan and carry out internal audits against ISO 9001 and internal processes.Report audit findings, agree corrective actions, and verify closure of actions to maintain complianceMaintain audit records and support third-party audit readinessBusiness Management System
Maintain and develop SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure compliance with ISO 9001.Support continuous improvement of the Business Management System (BMS) and ensure changes are communicated effectivelyAssist in document control and revision management in line with process changes and auditRequired Skills & Experience
3 years experience working as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environmentExperience working with mechanical productsExperience using Quality Tools 8D, 5whysor IshikawaExperience writing and updatingSOP's and work instructionWorking Hours
Monday Thursday 8am 4 : 45pm, Friday 8am 3pm
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