Quality Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent Salary / Benefits: Salary £40 - £45k Job Elements • Ensure compliance with the required quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer-specific requirements). • Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and control plans for new and existing products. • Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. • Lead investigations into internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues. • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and achievable. • Participate in design reviews, process validation, and production readiness activities. • Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques where appropriate. • Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and assist in maintaining audit readiness. • Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support supplier development initiatives. • Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. • Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and customers as required. • Ensure calibration, inspection, and testing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable procedures. ..... full job details .....