Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Location: Kent / Essex border
Salary: £40K-£45K - 4 day week Monday – Thursday 37 hours, plus pension, life insurance, many other benefits
Our client is looking for a Skilled Aerospace Quality Engineer this role is located on the Kent / Essex border. .
The successful candidate must have experience in aerospace quality engineering and inspection, have solid measurement skills, calibration knowledge, you would be responsible for the QMS on site and would be responsible for customer contact, 8Ds, specs, calibration/gauges and the QMS systems. You would need to be confident in QMS and AS9100 standards. standards. Experience of FAIRs useful.
Quality Engineer Duties:
To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.
Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approving.
Responsible for the approval status of the associated test equipment and activities.
Responsible for product Release.
Assisting in technical reviews as required and liaising with the team.
To contribute to the quality system maintenance in accordance with the requirement of ISO 9001:2008 / AS 9100 and is subject to regular audits and reviews.
Participate in meetings with the Manufacturing Team.
Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout manufacturing showcasing continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set.
Ensure the correct use of calibrated measurement systems for the purposes of inspection of product and carry out gauge R&Rs as directed by QMS.
Monitor and report on subcontract performance as directed
Monitor scrap and rework in line with quality plans and report.
Quality Engineer Requirements:
Experienced in the aerospace sector.
Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specification
Familiar with auditing procedures and recent First Article Experience
Strong working knowledge and understanding of Quality and or Aerospace Standards (ISO 9000, AS9100, EASA Part 21, EASA Part 145)
Problem Solving Skills within an engineering environment - preferably 8D
Continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set
Effective communicator at all levels both verbal and written
Strong initiative and time management skills, able to balance priorities confidently with minimum supervision
Attention to detail, including numeracy
Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals.
Keywords: Quality, Inspection, Aerospace, CMM, AS9100, Fairs, QMS, Calibration
Quality Engineer