Quality Assurance Engineer

New Addington
2 weeks ago
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We need a Quality Assurance Engineer for a manufacturer based in New Addington, Crydon.

The salary range for this position is £42,000 to £45,000 per year. Please note that this is a full-time, on-site job requiring 37.5 hours per week. Our location is within the ULEZ zone, but free parking is available on-site. Working hours are as follows: - Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM- Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM,

Specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving high-reliability sectors like nuclear, defence, and aerospace. We design and manufacture detector products for diverse applications in UK and export markets.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet the required standards of quality. This involves identifying areas for improvement, developing quality control procedures, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with the QMS and regulatory standards. The QA Engineer will collaborate with various teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that all products and services meet customer and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Control:

· Support the Quality Manager and Quality Team to ensure compliance to the QMS and contracts.

· Support Quality Control department when required to fulfil Quality Assurance dispositions from raised non-conformances.

· To assess customer requirements and advise/implement.

· To implement Quality Tools which demonstrate effective Quality Control for in-house Manufactured / Purchased parts (MSA, FOD, FAIR, and LAIR).

· To develop the quality control systems consistent with the business needs and the requirements within ISO 9001 and other recognised Quality Standards (e.g. NQA-1, CSA N299, ISO 14933, AS9100)

· To support quality control activities including calibration, mechanical inspection and vendor rating activities when required.

· Carry out inspections of WIP and documentation to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

· Strong knowledge of inspection tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, gauges, microscopes).

· Assist with the control and management of the bonded material system.

· To perform out mechanical inspections as required

Supplier quality management

· To perform supplier assessments and surveillance according to QMS and contract requirements.

· Supporting the Vendor rating system

Data analysis and reporting:

· To provide reports on Quality activities

Quality auditing

· Joining auditing team against proven processes and leading any corrective/preventive actions

· Organise and control concessions, production permits and rejects as appropriate

· Supporting the Concession process and the associated actions

Production monitoring and support

· Ensuring all Process Documentation is being followed, supporting where inadequacies are found.

· Ensure effective component control (traceability, cleanliness, handling)

· Support manufacturing in ensuring process equipment is maintained and calibrated

· Monitor process failures and support corrective and preventive actions

· Ensure correct manufacturing documentation is being applied in accordance with the QMS and customer contractual requirements.

Person specification

  • 2 - 5 years’ experience in a quality engineering or relevant role, preferably in manufacturing or production environments

  • Experience with quality management systems (QMS), auditing and compliance.

  • Knowledge of industry standards and certifications such as ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1, ISO 19443

  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality tools (Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, 8D, 5 WHY, ISHIKAWA, FISHBONE)

  • Iso 9001 Quality auditor trained

  • Understanding of specifications, engineering drawings and principles

  • High degree of literacy, numeracy and communication skills

  • Computer literate in MS office qualifications

  • Full clean driving license

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.

  • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

    What we offer you

  • Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture.

  • Regular opportunities for internal and external development.

  • 25 days holiday

  • Pension

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Training & Development opportunities (In-house and external)

  • Coaching and Mentoring

  • Employee events

  • Weekly fresh fruit selection

  • Subsidised coffee and snack vending machines on site

  • Free parking

    To apply email your cv to lee evans at inceptionpro, to find out more call

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