Job Description
Our client specialises in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business they are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. They are looking for a Quality Control Engineer to ensure quality standards are developed and maintained, in support of project delivery commitments.
Responsibilities
• Carry out goods-in and source inspections of sub-contracted components
• Raise non-conformance reports where appropriate
• Support problem solving activities to reduce non-conformance arisings
• Support in-house calibration activity
• Support the Quality Manager in developing and embedding the Quality ethos within the Company
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
• Travel to UK suppliers to perform source inspection activities
• Resolve quality problems in conjunction with other functions
• Collate data on non-conformance arisings to identify trends and common causes and work across the business to agree improvement actions
Skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of MS-Office software applications.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions, including technical engineering drawings.
• Supporting and leading problem-solving activities to reduce non-conformance arisings and improve efficiency.
• Experience working collaboratively with Suppliers, acting as company representative for Company representative in quality discussions.
• Knowledge of source inspections in the UK and high-tech mechanical assembly inspection.
• Previous experience of auditing within supply chain.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience of manufacture and assembly of electro-mechanical devices.
Personal Attributes
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• A full valid UK driving license
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities