Quality Engineer

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast paced predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients?

We are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with industry knowledge and aerospace experience to work as part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site.

About the opportunity

As the Quality Engineer, you will play an integral part in the investigation and responding to non-conformances, analyse quality data, proactively working with colleagues to improve quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop and maintain standard work sheets, assist the Quality Manager in maintaining calibration equipment and devices, carry out daily calibration checks, ensure company approvals remain in place (ISO14001, Nadcap etc) and carry out internal and external audits.

You will build on your industry knowledge and experience, keeping up to date with best practice and participate in internal and external training. You will also work closely with the quality departments from other Hyde business units, clients and suppliers as part of the wider aerospace supply chain.

As a key member of the quality team, you may be required to work offsite and act up in the absence of the quality providing a range of quality reports or other updates to the senior leadership team as required.

Preferred Skills

Good understanding of the quality management systems (QMS) in either Aerospace/Automotive industry.

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Expertise in either:

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AS9100 FAIR collation / review / approval or….

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None conformance reports (creation / investigation / problem solving / close out) and MRB

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SO9001, ISO14001 and Nadcap experience preferred.

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Experience of various inspection tools and the ability to understand inspection reports.

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Excellent communications skills are imperative.

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Must have good team working ethic, be highly pro-active and motivated.

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Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.

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Excellent customer facing skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.

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Solid engineering background.

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Experience of working to a quality management system.

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An understanding of Sheet Metal and assembly manufacturing processes.

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IT literate, in particular SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills (Lean/six sigma knowledge preferred).

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Commercially and strategically awareness.

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The ability to work flexible hours should the business need arise.

About us

The Hyde Group are one of the UK’s largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to aerospace, defence and commercial sectors. We have successfully supplied engineering services into highly regulated industries for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly but fast paced engineering environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career and attend internal and external training and development courses. The salary for this role is competitive, we also offer a generous entitlement of 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

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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Purpose built sites with free parking.

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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 under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.

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