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Aerospace Quality Engineer

Cheltenham
10 months ago
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Job Title: Aerospace Quality Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Contract Details: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 DOE

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading manufacturing organisation specialising in precision components. With their commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest quality standards, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional products to clients across various industries. They are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Aerospace Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Benefits & Perks:

Enjoy morning shifts, Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00, with an early finish on Fridays at 13:00
Competitive salary package
Opportunities for career development and growth
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Employee benefits package, including health care and pension schemeResponsibilities:

Utilise and calibrate various inspection and measuring equipment, such as verniers, micrometres, calipers, and CMM equipment, to ensure accurate measurements of parts and components.
Communicate any defects found to production and engineering colleagues, both verbally and in writing, utilising reporting and record-keeping procedures.
Share technical knowledge and understanding to assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Participate in audits performed by external parties and internal audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and documents to ensure adherence to specifications.
Ensure conformance of components and parts by meticulously conducting inspections and completing accurate documentation.
Compile First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Attention to detail and dexterity in handling precision equipment.
Qualification in an engineering discipline.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Familiarity with AS9100 and first-off inspection procedures.
Proficient in decision-making and problem-solving.Technologies:

Proficiency in using inspection and measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometres, calipers, and CMM equipment.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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