The basics:
Job Titles: Quality Engineer
Industry: Precision Engineering
Location: Ilkeston
Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am-4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-2.00pm)
Contracted hours: 40 per week
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.
Overview
Working within modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities the Quality Engineer will be working for a precision engineering business that manufacture components and fabrications for the aerospace, nuclear and defence industry.
Brief overview of duties
- Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications.
- Conduct product and system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
- Compile documentation packs to support product delivery and traceability.
- Provide engineering support for Visual and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspections.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine quality standards.
- Apply First Article Inspection techniques in line with AS9102 requirements.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
- Use quality tools to detect, contain, and investigate non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented.
- Define and apply process control methods, including identifying critical control points and developing work instructions.
Ideal candidate
- Experience with data collection and analysis
- A strong background at implementing quality systems within a precision engineering environment – aerospace/machining/fabrication or similar
- Experienced in Lean/problem solving techniques (8D), Kaizen.
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma process beneficial
- Competent/capable of driving quality throughout a large business and manufacturer
Commutable from
Heanor, Ripley, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Derby, Belper, Nottingam and surrounding areas.
EEO Statement
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.
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