Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality EngineerSalary: Up to £45,000 per annumLocation: CheltenhamReports To: Quality DirectorAbout the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to provide effective day-to-day quality engineering and quality assurance support across our operations. In this role, you will ensure that products, processes, and quality systems meet all customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will focus on resolving quality issues, maintaining accurate records, and driving the ongoing development of our Quality Management System (QMS).Key Responsibilities Production and Quality Support: Monitor production activities to ensure quality control checks are completed, identify issues, establish root causes, and work to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.QMS and Nadcap Compliance: Maintain and improve the QMS in alignment with AS9100 and customer-specific standards. Support Nadcap preparation, compliance, and audit follow-up actions.Problem Solving and Non-Conformance: Investigate internal and customer non-conformances using structured techniques such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PFMEA to implement permanent corrective actions.Auditing: Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits while supporting external, customer, and certification body audits.Supplier and Customer Liaison: Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding routine quality matters, escalations, and performance monitoring. Qualifications ..... full job details .....