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Company Overview EVTEC Aluminium is a leader in precision engineering, specialising in high pressure aluminium die casting and CNC machining. We leverage advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver high-quality aluminium parts tailored to the unique needs of the automotive sector. Overall Purpose of the Role: To implement & Control quality, policies, procedures, and documentation within the production environment, to establish conformance to customer specification, and to support production on all quality related issues. Main Responsibilities: • Communicate effectively with all departments., • Promote a culture of involvement, continuous learning, teamwork, and flexibility., • Compile and report daily / weekly and Monthly KPI figures., • Manage PPAP process. New product / New tooling submissions., • Documentation – Ensure Control plans / Flow charts / PFMEAs are correct and up to date., • Maintain a visible ‘shop floor’ presence to advise and motivate staff., • Write and maintain Visual Inspection & Gauging standards., • Manage Quarantine System, • Manage all related Non-Conforming product issues both customer & internal., • Support the training of Quality Technicians., • Issue Engineering change requests (SCR) both internally & to the customer., • Perform internal audits - System / Product / process & Layered audits to schedule, • Establish a good working partnership with our customers carrying out customer visits., • Liaise with our customers & Suppliers regarding quality related issues., • Managing & facilitating the 8D reporting / Fault finding / root cause tools process., • Chair internal quality meetings., • Control NAV system – booking rejects / Purchase orders etc,, • Report quality issues and actions with Shift / Team leaders from each department., • Lead cross functional teams in data gathering on continuous improvement items and complaint issues based on the 8D / 5 Why format to assure permanent corrective actions., • Champion safe working practices always to protect the Health & Safety of all employees., • Support Holiday cover across shifts where required. Skills, Attributes and Training Objectives: • Must be self-motivated., • Excellent communication skills., • Understand CMM reports and inform Out of Tolerance results to relevant department., • CMM programmer (preferred but not essential), • Can set up and use Faro Arm scanner.(preferred but not essential), • Good Knowledge of ISO9001 / IATF16949, • Lead / Internal auditor certified, • Good understanding of Core tools, • 8D - completion & Root cause analysis (i.e. 5-Why / Ishikawa), • PPAP - Production Part Approval Process, • MSA – Measurement System analysis. SPC Capability, • Train others on quality control processes and visual / Porosity standards, • Implement & manage continuous improvement techniques, • Support Production team where necessary, • Train others on X-ray analysis Raw parts, • Excel, Word, PowerPoint., • Demonstrable understanding of Aluminium Die casting and machining. Education and/or Experience: • Previous quality experience or qualification would be an advantage., • Background of quality in a volume manufacturing environment., • Full understanding of quality processes and procedures., • Core Tools Trained, • IATF 16949 / ISO9001 internal / lead auditor certified. Commitment to Flexibility: The post holder accepts the need to be flexible in terms of roles, responsibilities, and hours of work to ensure the goals and objectives of the business are met. Commitment to Quality: Given that quality encompasses all aspects of Evtec Aluminium's business, every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any non-conforming products getting to our customers. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any non-conforming parts or processes through designated channels.

Quality Assurance Team Leader • £45,000 - £52,000 + excellent bens., • Kidderminster (Hybrid) Step into a role where precision, innovation and real-world impact come together. This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised, international engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced propulsion technology, supporting critical defence programmes across the UK and Europe. With a strong heritage, cutting-edge capabilities and a reputation for excellence, this business plays a pivotal role in delivering high-performance solutions where quality is absolutely non-negotiable. As a key figure within the UK operation, you’ll take ownership of quality assurance across serial production—working at the heart of operations to influence performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved. This is more than a quality role; it’s a leadership position where you’ll shape processes, empower teams and deliver tangible impact on safety, reliability and operational success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage resource deployment to satisfy business needs (Production Quality Assurance Engineers & Quality Inspectors)., • Support the development of a multi-skilled, flexible and agile team., • Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the Production Quality Assurance Team, • Support the Quality Manager to achieve business goals and targets., • Take responsibility for Health and Safety as appropriate to the requirements for the team., • Be the lead contact for in-production quality aspects., • Monitor and report in-production quality KPIs (DPU’s, NCFs, etc) and support/manage corrective actions as appropriate using Root Cause and Corrective Action methodologies., • Ensure that all drawings, specifications and requirements are adhered to (Internal & external customer satisfaction), • Product Audits managed & maintained to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement., • Monitor non-conformity analysis and relevant action plans, communicating to Operations., • Provide coaching and mentoring to individuals employed in the operational areas for in-production quality requirements. EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Essential Experience/Qualification • National Diploma / Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in relevant discipline in engineering., • 5+ years Quality and Business Improvement experience, • Proven management experience Desirable Experience/Qualification • EN9100 Lead Auditor preferred, • Def Stan/AQAP knowledge preferred, • ILM L3 or equivalent If you’re motivated by high standards, complex engineering environments and the chance to lead meaningful change, this is a role where you can truly make your mark!

Supplier Quality Engineer | Defence & Advanced Manufacturing • Kidderminster, Worcestershire (on-site role), • £45,000 - £52,000 + bonus + excellent bens. A leading European defence engineering organisation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the performance, capability, and compliance of its global supply base. Operating within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-reliability products while collaborating with cross-functional teams across procurement, operations, and quality. The Opportunity Reporting to the Supply Chain Quality Manager, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and improving supplier performance, supporting supplier development activities, and ensuring all externally sourced products meet rigorous quality and regulatory requirements. You’ll be at the centre of supplier engagement – driving corrective actions, leading audits, supporting first article inspections, and working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve technical and quality issues. Key Responsibilities • Drive supplier corrective actions (8D) through to effective closure, • Support First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with EN9102 requirements, • Conduct supplier audits (process, product and system) and manage follow-up actions, • Lead supplier performance monitoring and reporting, including PPM reduction initiatives, • Support Material Review Boards and manage supplier-related non-conformances, • Develop and maintain product control plans and supplier documentation, • Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and operations to resolve supplier technical issues, • Lead cross-functional improvement projects to reduce defects and strengthen supplier capability About You You’ll be a proactive, technically capable quality professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering environments and a passion for continuous improvement. Essential: • Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related technical discipline, • Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace/defence environments, • Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.), • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, • Experience with inspection methods and measurement equipment, • Internal and external audit experience Desirable: • AS/EN9100 quality system experience, • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, or Six Sigma methodologies, • Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent, • Familiarity with defence or aerospace regulatory frameworks Why Apply? This is a chance to join a well-established international engineering organisation delivering advanced products for critical defence applications. You’ll work in a technically challenging environment with strong investment in quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

ROXEL (UK ROCKET MOTORS) LIMITED Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £240M and nearly 1000 staff. The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield, Kidderminster. OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Supply Chain Quality Manager, this role is responsible for supporting Roxel’s supplier performance and capability. This role ensures suppliers meet operational, quality, and commercial standards and supports the identification, assessment, and onboarding of suppliers aligned with Roxel’s strategic objectives. The role will require involvement with key stakeholders in the Operational, Procurement and Quality areas as well as the Supply Chain. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES • Support Material Review Board with internal Functions to ensure all non-conforming reports are completed fully and accurately for the supplier, • Drive Supplier Corrective Actions / 8D Reports through to closure., • Ensure effectiveness of the Supplier Corrective Actions / 8D Reports., • Develop Product Control Plans in line with our Quality Requirements (PQS), • Support Supplier First Article Inspection process and ensure all procured products are covered under EN9102., • Complete the ‘Supplier Liability’ NCR’s with the agreed disposition and action as required., • Carry out External Supplier Evaluation for Production Product Verification (PPV)., • Protect customers from non-quality, by ensuring that products and practices comply with regulations, customer requirements and Roxel standards and promoting a culture of prevention and anticipation, • Drive continuous improvement, by capitalizing on factual data and feedback and providing the necessary support for all company functions, • Manage Action Trackers to ensure issues are closed through the PPV / Product Buy Off Phase., • Take responsibility for Procurement / Product Support (Supplier Technical Issues)., • Manage filing system of supplier information in line with Quality System requirements., • Generate supplier quality performance reports and actions to reduce PPM measure., • Deputise for the Supplier Quality Manager supplier-related topics as required (holiday periods etc)., • Lead multi-disciplinary teams / projects to drive improvement workstreams with all the suppliers in order to reduce defects., • Support Supplier Development to ensure focus and resources are applied to key suppliers to drive performance improvements., • Carry out Supplier Full / Process and Product Audits against Audit Plan, ensuring any non-conformities / improvements are actioned and closed in a timely manner. Note The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Job holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the role EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Qualifications: Essential Qualifications • Degree, or equivalent, in relevant discipline, ideally scientific or engineering Desirable Qualifications • AS/EN0100 Auditor (Lead or otherwise) Experience: Essential Experience • 3+ years industry experience, • Significant proven experience in a Quality role within a Manufacturing and/or Engineering organisation., • FAIR Generation and Collation., • Be proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings. (GD&T)., • Able to demonstrate extensive experience with manual inspection and measuring equipment., • Experience of using Root Cause Analysis Tools (8Ds, 5 Whys etc)., • Auditing: Internal / External Desirable Experience • Def Stan/AQAP knowledge preferred, • Knowledge of Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, Six Sigma) is advantageous., • Experience of working within an AS/ENS9100 Aerospace Quality System., • Experience with Lean initiatives would also be beneficial. Person Specification • Identifies and proactively addresses arising problems or issues, • Supports managers in delivering customer requirements, • Excellent communication skills, • Adapts communication style depending on person, message and environment, • Open and supports team to achieve its goals, • Offers help, information and support to wider business, • Asks for help and support when needed, • Continuous Improvement mindset, • Ability to coach and mentor others

ROXEL (UK ROCKET MOTORS) LIMITED Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £240M and nearly 1000 staff. The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield, Kidderminster. OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Supply Chain Quality Manager, this role is responsible for supporting Roxel’s supplier performance and capability. This role ensures suppliers meet operational, quality, and commercial standards and supports the identification, assessment, and onboarding of suppliers aligned with Roxel’s strategic objectives. The role will require involvement with key stakeholders in the Operational, Procurement and Quality areas as well as the Supply Chain. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES • Support Material Review Board with internal Functions to ensure all non-conforming reports are completed fully and accurately for the supplier, • Drive Supplier Corrective Actions / 8D Reports through to closure., • Ensure effectiveness of the Supplier Corrective Actions / 8D Reports., • Develop Product Control Plans in line with our Quality Requirements (PQS), • Support Supplier First Article Inspection process and ensure all procured products are covered under EN9102., • Complete the ‘Supplier Liability’ NCR’s with the agreed disposition and action as required., • Carry out External Supplier Evaluation for Production Product Verification (PPV)., • Protect customers from non-quality, by ensuring that products and practices comply with regulations, customer requirements and Roxel standards and promoting a culture of prevention and anticipation, • Drive continuous improvement, by capitalizing on factual data and feedback and providing the necessary support for all company functions, • Manage Action Trackers to ensure issues are closed through the PPV / Product Buy Off Phase., • Take responsibility for Procurement / Product Support (Supplier Technical Issues)., • Manage filing system of supplier information in line with Quality System requirements., • Generate supplier quality performance reports and actions to reduce PPM measure., • Deputise for the Supplier Quality Manager supplier-related topics as required (holiday periods etc)., • Lead multi-disciplinary teams / projects to drive improvement workstreams with all the suppliers in order to reduce defects., • Support Supplier Development to ensure focus and resources are applied to key suppliers to drive performance improvements., • Carry out Supplier Full / Process and Product Audits against Audit Plan, ensuring any non-conformities / improvements are actioned and closed in a timely manner. Note The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Job holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the role EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Qualifications: Essential Qualifications • Degree, or equivalent, in relevant discipline, ideally scientific or engineering Desirable Qualifications • AS/EN0100 Auditor (Lead or otherwise) Experience: Essential Experience • 3+ years industry experience, • Significant proven experience in a Quality role within a Manufacturing and/or Engineering organisation., • FAIR Generation and Collation., • Be proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings. (GD&T)., • Able to demonstrate extensive experience with manual inspection and measuring equipment., • Experience of using Root Cause Analysis Tools (8Ds, 5 Whys etc)., • Auditing: Internal / External Desirable Experience • Def Stan/AQAP knowledge preferred, • Knowledge of Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, Six Sigma) is advantageous., • Experience of working within an AS/ENS9100 Aerospace Quality System., • Experience with Lean initiatives would also be beneficial. Person Specification • Identifies and proactively addresses arising problems or issues, • Supports managers in delivering customer requirements, • Excellent communication skills, • Adapts communication style depending on person, message and environment, • Open and supports team to achieve its goals, • Offers help, information and support to wider business, • Asks for help and support when needed, • Continuous Improvement mindset, • Ability to coach and mentor others

Quality Assurance Team Leader • Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Hybrid), • £45,000 - £52,000 + bonus + excellent bens Step into a role where precision, innovation and real-world impact come together. This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised, international engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced propulsion technology, supporting critical defence programmes across the UK and Europe. With a strong heritage, cutting-edge capabilities and a reputation for excellence, this business plays a pivotal role in delivering high-performance solutions where quality is absolutely non-negotiable. As a key figure within the UK operation, you'll take ownership of quality assurance across serial production-working at the heart of operations to influence performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved. This is more than a quality role; it's a leadership position where you'll shape processes, empower teams and deliver tangible impact on safety, reliability and operational success. If you're motivated by high standards, complex engineering environments and the chance to lead meaningful change, this is a role where you can truly make your mark. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage resource deployment to satisfy business needs (Production Quality Assurance Engineers & Quality Inspectors). Support the development of a multi-skilled, flexible and agile team. Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the Production Quality Assurance Team Support the Quality Manager to achieve business goals and targets. Take responsibility for Health and Safety in Roxel UK as appropriate to the requirements for the team. Be the lead contact for in-production quality aspects. Monitor and report in-production quality KPIs (DPU's, NCFs, etc) and support/manage corrective actions as appropriate using Root Cause and Corrective Action methodologies. Ensure that all drawings, specifications and requirements are adhered to (Internal & external customer satisfaction) Product Audits managed & maintained to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. Monitor non-conformity analysis and relevant action plans, communicating to Operations. Provide coaching and mentoring to individuals employed in the operational areas for in-production quality requirements. EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Essential Experience/Qualification National Diploma / Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in relevant discipline in engineering. 5+ years Quality and Business Improvement experience Proven management experience Desirable Experience/Qualification EN9100 Lead Auditor preferred Def Stan/AQAP knowledge preferred ILM L3 or equivalent

Supplier Quality Engineer | Defence & Advanced Manufacturing • Kidderminster, Worcestershire (on-site role), • £45,000 - £52,000 + bonus + excellent bens. A leading European defence engineering organisation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the performance, capability, and compliance of its global supply base. Operating within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-reliability products while collaborating with cross-functional teams across procurement, operations, and quality. The Opportunity Reporting to the Supply Chain Quality Manager, you'll be responsible for monitoring and improving supplier performance, supporting supplier development activities, and ensuring all externally sourced products meet rigorous quality and regulatory requirements. You'll be at the centre of supplier engagement - driving corrective actions, leading audits, supporting first article inspections, and working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve technical and quality issues. Key Responsibilities • Drive supplier corrective actions (8D) through to effective closure, • Support First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with EN9102 requirements, • Conduct supplier audits (process, product and system) and manage follow-up actions, • Lead supplier performance monitoring and reporting, including PPM reduction initiatives, • Support Material Review Boards and manage supplier-related non-conformances, • Develop and maintain product control plans and supplier documentation, • Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and operations to resolve supplier technical issues, • Lead cross-functional improvement projects to reduce defects and strengthen supplier capability About You You'll be a proactive, technically capable quality professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering environments and a passion for continuous improvement. Essential: • Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related technical discipline, • Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace/defence environments, • Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.), • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, • Experience with inspection methods and measurement equipment, • Internal and external audit experience Desirable: • AS/EN9100 quality system experience, • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, or Six Sigma methodologies, • Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent, • Familiarity with defence or aerospace regulatory frameworks Why Apply? This is a chance to join a well-established international engineering organisation delivering advanced products for critical defence applications. You'll work in a technically challenging environment with strong investment in quality, safety, and continuous improvement