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Quality Engineer
Job in
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer - Contract / Temporary to join our team at our Derby site.
39
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8.00am - 16.45pm / Friday 8.00am - 12.30pm
Salary💷 £43,000
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
* Maintain and improve the quality management systems, processes and related approvals
* Support, develop and improve the relationship with our quality contacts within our customer and supplier base
* Support and promote improvement activities to directly benefit our products and manufacturing processes
* To work within cross functional teams to support business development, growth and improvement projects as required
* To support, develop, maintain and improve the company’s quality management system and conduct internal audits against the system.
* To support and lead on customer and supplier audits and ensure that all customer requirements are satisfied.
* To develop and support the systems and co-ordinate the activities required for approvals/regulation by external bodies.
* To support calibration activity of all instrument on regular basis
* To liaise with customers on any customer quality concerns and takes the necessary steps to resolve such concerns
* To conduct root cause analyses, SPC and other appropriate quality tools and techniques to ensure that the manufacturing processes meet customer requirements
* To provide technical support for the processes carried out in the Treatments facility
* To manage and develop the members of the Operations and Production team to ensure the appropriate level of skills and knowledge exist to support the ongoing requirements of the business
* To support the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation
* To work in conjunction with the site management team, identifying opportunities to implement best practice
* To liaise with manufacturing function to provide support for problem resolution as required
* To support cost reduction initiatives
* Working to ISO 5001/9001 standards
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Qualified Engineer
* Previous Internal auditing experience
* Experience in lean tools such as 8D, Kaizen (Continues Improvement) process
* Experience in customer/supplier facing for quality related products / issues
* Chemical and special processes knowledge
* Aerospace manufacturing background ideally specific NADCAP experience
* New Product Introduction & associated tools FMEA, APQP + PPAP Awareness
* Practical Problem Solving skills
* Strong leadership and communication skills covering all levels of the organisation
* Excellent IT Skills
Key responsibilities and duties of role:
* Supporting and improving relationships and performances with customers and supplier
* Successful completion of root cause analysis to drive product improvement
* Successful project implementation to improve quality performances and reduce costs
Measurable performance indicators/objectives of role:
** Consistent delivery and achievement of quality assured products supplied to customers
** Developing and sustaining external approvals to ensure business continuity and growth
** Delivery of specific business improvement projects (i.e. set up reduction, agreed percentage cost reductions, PPM reductions)
** Achievement of targets in line with business plan
The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
Additional Information / Benefits
Competitive
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