Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer - Aerospace | 4-Day Week

Up to -45,000 DOE | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday | 37 hours

An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to lead its Quality and Inspection function. They are looking for and Aerospace Quality professional seeking a 4-day working week, with greater autonomy and leadership responsibility. You''ll own the QMS, lead the Inspection team and act as the main point of contact for quality.

• Up to -45,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday | 37 hours
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• EAP and employee discounts

• Manage and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead, support and develop the Inspection team
• Act as the main point of contact for quality matters
• Create and approve FAIR / LAIR documentation
• Oversee calibration, testing and qualification
• Conduct internal and external audits to AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards
• Act as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
• Manage VisualFAIR software training and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and support business objectives

• Proven aerospace engineering experience - essential
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) / LAIR
• Experience with QMS documentation, FAIRs, contract reviews and calibration
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience conducting internal and external audits
• Experience leading or developing an Inspection / Quality team
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

This role would suit a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer ready to take greater ownership and move towards a Quality Manager / Quality leadership position.

If you have aerospace Quality experience, AS9100 knowledge and FAIR expertise, and want up to -45,000, Monday-to-Thursday working and excellent benefits, apply today.

Apply now via the link or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.

Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.