Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Hyde Group
Denton, Greater Manchester
7 months ago
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Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer working at our turning facility in Denton.

About us

Victoria production Engineering are a leading aerospace manufacturer and supplier, dedicated to delivering excellence in safety, reliability, and innovation. As an AS9100-certified organisation, we uphold the highest standards in quality management and continuous improvement.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. In this key role, you will lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

Key Responsibilities



Lead and manage the Quality Assurance function, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

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Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems, procedures, and documentation.

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Conduct internal and external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.

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Liaise with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies on quality-related matters.

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Mentor and train QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

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Analyse quality data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior management.

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Support new product introduction and process validation activities.

Requirements

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Proven experience in a senior QA role within an AS9100-certified aerospace environment.

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In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and relevant aerospace standards.

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Strong auditing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

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Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100) preferred.

What we offer

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Competitive salary.

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Generous annual leave entitlement.

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Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

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Discounted gym membership.

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Excellent career development opportunities available.

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Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you

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