Quality Engineer

Location Derby
Discipline: Production and other shopfloor roles
Job type: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: ££35000 - £38000 per annum
Contact name: Ruby White

Contact email: rubywhite@arch-recruitment.com
Job ref: J395
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2025-03-20
Quality Engineer
Derby
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
07:30am – 16:30pm (40 hours)
Permanent Role

Arch Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer for a Manufacturing company based in Derby.

This is an exciting position suited to candidates experienced within Precision Manufacturing, that have a solid background within Quality Assurance, ideally within the Aerospace, F1 or Oil & Gas industry.

Role responsibilities –
• For the role of Quality Engineer, you will develop, implement, and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the QMS and recommend enhancements.
• You will plan and conduct internal and external AS9100 audits for the role of Quality Engineer.
• Manage KPI’s and approved suppliers
• Prepare for and facilitate third-party audits, including certification and surveillance audits.
• Document audit findings and oversee corrective and preventive actions will be required for the Quality Engineer role.
• Analyse processes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure consistent quality.
• For the Quality Engineer role, you will work closely with production teams to establish and monitor quality control plans.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for nonconformities.
• You will generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics for the Quality Engineer role.
• Write and manage SOP’s, work instructions and prepare visual aids.

Role requirements –
• You will be experienced within a similar role with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in the aerospace or defence industry.
• AS9100 Internal Auditor certification is highly desirable for the role of Quality Engineer.
• Proficient in AS9100 standards and quality management principles.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace industry regulations and requirements is required for the Quality Engineer role.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as PPAP PFMEA, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA.
• For the Quality Engineer role, you will have experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, then please contact Kirsten Oxtoby on the details provided.

Arch Recruitment Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency with regards to this position.