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