Quality Assistant

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2 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 Quality Assistant working at our turning facility in Denton.

About us

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 40 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

The Quality Assistant provides administrative support to the Quality Assurance team, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance tracking, and smooth coordination of quality processes. This role is critical for maintaining aerospace standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001 through effective record-keeping, FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) processing, and NRC management.

Key Responsibilities



Administrative Support

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Prepare and maintain quality documentation, reports, and compliance records.

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Manage filing systems for inspection reports, certifications, and FAIR documentation.

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Ensure equipment remains within calibration and manage the documentation.

FAIR Process Management

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Compile and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.

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Ensure all FAIR documentation is complete, before release.

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Track FAIR status and maintain records for customer and regulatory compliance.

NRC Management

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Log and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCR/NRC) in the quality management system.

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Coordinate corrective actions with the QE, production and engineering teams.

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Update and close NRC records, ensuring timely resolution and compliance reporting.

Data Entry & Reporting

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Input inspection results and non-conformance data into quality management systems.

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Generate weekly and monthly quality performance summaries for management review.

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Track corrective actions and update status reports.

Communication & Coordination

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Liaise with production teams, suppliers, and auditors to ensure timely information flow.

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Assist in distributing updated procedures and quality alerts across departments.

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Support onboarding of new staff with quality-related documentation and training materials.

Compliance & Documentation Control

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Ensure all documents are version controlled.

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Prepare audit-ready files for external and internal quality assessments.

Requirements

Previous experience in an administrative or quality support role (aerospace preferred).

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP or QMS software is a plus.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Right to work in the UK.

BPSS clear.

What we offer

Competitive salary.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

Purpose built sites with free parking.

Discounted gym membership.

Excellent career development opportunities available.

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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