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Quality Engineer
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-29
Listing for:
Howmet Aerospace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Quality
Location:
Leicester, LEI, United Kingdom Workplace:
On-site
Schedule:
Full time Posted:
Closes:
Qualifications The successful applicant must have the necessary qualifications and experience
Past experience of working as a Quality engineer. Good Manufacturing understanding of Machining, Forging, Heat Treatment, Thread rolling etcGood people management skills
Inspection/lab experience would be a good advantage (or the willingness to learn) Strong analysis and problem solving skills, ideally to AS13000
Knowledge of SPC, Lean Principles and Kaizen activities
Understanding of the requirements of AS9100 (ISO
9001) Exposure to NADCAP special processes and their control
Good understanding of measurement techniques, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing
Ideally degree (or equivalent) qualification with attention to detail and tenacity to get work completed to accurately to tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Job title:
Quality Engineer
Premium Site :
Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WH
Compensation:
Competitive compensation package, plus excellent pension contribution of up to 10%, 6 x basic pay life assurance, bronze cover medical cash-plan cover, uniform, excellent working conditions, and pay for performance annual bonus
Job role
The key duties outlined below represent an overview only of the above position and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities. A flexible, responsive approach is vital, together with initiative in identifying and focusing on what needs to be done to provide a high quality fastener, and an effective service to the customer and the Company.
To measure, analyse and report on the capability of processes and product integrity within the manufacturing operations, identifying and actioning improvements in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders. Key duties and responsibilities
Manage as the main point of contact for non-conformance control. This could mean be a customer face to discuss issues Maintain supplier performance status and improve/ monitor and guild.
MRB control and the Issuing and monitoring of QIR’s/ NCRs/8D etc.
Lead root cause analysis and other problem solving techniques to promote robust countermeasures to processes defects.
Ensure product integrity is maintained throughout the manufacturing process through the use of statistical process control and other relevant techniques as appropriate (help assist with)(Help and assist with) Process capability studies to identify improvement opportunities in conjunction with the production engineers.
Identify, champion, manage and deliver continuous improvement initiatives in line with world class manufacturing.
Monitor and improve measuring techniques using Gauge Reliability & Repeatability studies and techniques
Carry out audits across the manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to processes and procedures within the Quality Management System. Ensure all documentation is relevant and up to date within the area, including the generation of new documents and SOP’s as required.
Carry out training, assess and certify individuals as required and identified against the training matrices, to include the use of measuring equipment and continuous improvement techniques
Manage, review and update Key Performance Indicators daily, weekly and monthly, ensuring measurement is relevant and accurate
Support upkeep and compliance of the QMS within all areas of the business.
Raise FAIR’s, concessions, qualification packs etc, as required to support product manufacture and customer requirements.
Train the inspection team to ensure continued high standards of inspection to assist in the prevention of escape’s and customer returns to the business.
Work with a level of flexibility IE work in the laboratory’s or in…
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