Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Act as the deputy to the EDM Quality Manager in their absence. Maintain and plan the EDM internal and external audit plan. Oversee EDM equipment calibration requirements. Support factory and/or site acceptable testing when required.

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that has an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), manage the diary
• Verify stages during build
• Record errors and collate trends
• Test systems both mechanical and electronic
• Assist in the creation and closure of EDM non-conformances
• Assist in bids and review quality requirements
• Assist in maintaining the EDM Quality Manual and processes
• Respond to customer complaints timely and efficiently, maintain records
• Manage and maintain proprietary systems data within company computer systems
• Maintain the EDM MRB (Material Review Board) system
• Develop EDM inspection capability to deliver cost effective verification methods

• Experience solving problems and driving improvements
• Experience with ISO 9001
• Understanding of GD&T and its applications
• Use of modern measuring equipment and determining best and most effective use
• Experience working in Imperial
• Experience in FAIR processes to AS9102
• Understanding of CE marking requirements
• Familiar with Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance

• Flexible start and finish times
• One day a week working from home
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Continuous training and development
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday + public holidays pro rata
• Life insurance after 12 months service