Quality Engineer
hace 25 días
Yeovil
CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Quality Engineer to join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company. Pay - £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12pm Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks) Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in Health & Safety to support and enhance our Business Management Systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role will play a key part in supporting our Quality Manager in driving continuous improvement, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of quality and safety across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Quality • Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards., • Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements., • Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)., • Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability., • Support in the management of customer returns, ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions., • Support initial and ongoing supplier approval management. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974., • Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate workplace hazards., • Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring thorough reporting and implementation of corrective and preventative actions., • Maintain and improve Health & Safety management systems., • Support the management and completion of inspections where required. Environmental • Support adherence to all applicable environmental legislation, including ROHS & REACH. Key Requirements Essential • Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment., • Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g. AS9100)., • Minimum Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100)., • Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety practices and UK legislation., • Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations., • Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8D)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable • Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment., • Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100)., • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification). Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities., • High attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to influence and drive change across teams., • Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence