Engineer the Quantum RevolutionYour expertise can help us shape the future of quantum computing at Oxford Ionics.

View Open Roles

Quality Engineer

Haresfield
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Aerospace

Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Quality Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing | Visa Sponsorship Available

Quality Engineer Aerospace

Quality Assurance Engineer

A fantastic role has come up with my Gloucester-based client, a global engineering business, they are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their skilled team. The successful candidate for the Quality Engineer role will Monitor, assess and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and in line with required standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities – Quality Engineer

Improvement of compliance and quality of products/services.
Monitor, test and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and identifying non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
Review, improvement, design and implementation of standard operating procedures and processes to ensure that products meet required specification and customer expectations.
Carry out root cause analysis, problem solving and implement correction and corrective actions.
Initiate, recommend and deliver solutions to improvement opportunities.
Support deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within the Business Unit.
Drive NCR’s close out in a timely manner with stakeholders across the business.
Drive Zero Non-conformance and Right First Time Culture using recognized techniques.
Conduct Internal / External Quality & Compliance audits.
Improve Customer satisfaction and progressive improvement of Business Unit KPI’s.
Provide Quality data / reports in a timely manner.
Maintain relevant quality documentation.
Raise corrective action requests and manage timely close out with relevant parties
Qualifications & Requirements – Quality Engineer

Minimum HNC Qualified (Quality or Manufacturing Engineering).
Minimum Quality Management Diploma.
Trained in Root Cause Analysis techniques.
Minimum Trained Internal Auditor.
Lead Auditor (beneficial).
In depth knowledge of ISO 9001.
Experience:

Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications
Able to identify and resolve problems using a structured and data driven approach
Training/Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Application of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement tools
Root Cause and Corrective Action practitioner using recognized techniques
PC literate - capable user of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.
Minimum one-year related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
What we can offer – Quality Engineer

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
Progression opportunities and ongoing training
A welcoming and positive working environment
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Quality technician, Quality inspector or Supplier Quality Engineer may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Seasonal Hiring Peaks for Space Industry Jobs: The Best Months to Apply & Why

The UK's space industry has emerged as one of Europe's most strategically vital and technologically advanced sectors, with roles spanning from junior satellite engineers to principal spacecraft scientists and heads of space systems development. With space positions commanding salaries from £32,000 for graduate aerospace engineers to £135,000+ for senior space systems architects, understanding when organisations actively recruit can dramatically accelerate your career progression in this extraordinary and rapidly evolving field. Unlike traditional aerospace roles, space industry hiring follows distinct patterns influenced by launch windows, government space initiatives, and satellite constellation deployment schedules. The sector's unique combination of advanced aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, and space systems integration creates predictable hiring windows that strategic professionals can leverage to advance their careers in building tomorrow's spacecraft and satellite technologies. This comprehensive guide explores the optimal timing for space industry job applications in the UK, examining how national space strategies, academic research cycles, and space technology initiatives influence recruitment patterns, and why strategic timing can determine whether you join a cutting-edge space development team or miss the opportunity to develop the next generation of satellites and space exploration systems.

Pre-Employment Checks for UK Space Jobs Jobs: DBS, References & Right-to-Work and more Explained

The space industry represents one of the most strategically significant and technologically advanced sectors in modern aerospace, with space professionals playing crucial roles in developing satellite systems, advancing space exploration technologies, and transforming applications from Earth observation and telecommunications to space manufacturing and planetary exploration. As the space sector experiences unprecedented growth through commercial space ventures and national space programmes, pre-employment screening processes have become increasingly sophisticated and security-focused. Space careers span diverse environments from satellite manufacturers and launch service providers to space agencies, Earth observation companies, and emerging space tourism operators. Each sector brings unique screening requirements reflecting the strategic sensitivity of space technologies, the mission-critical nature of space systems, and the critical importance of maintaining both national security standards and operational reliability. Understanding space industry pre-employment screening helps professionals navigate career opportunities effectively whilst enabling employers to identify candidates capable of contributing to space innovation whilst maintaining appropriate security standards, mission assurance protocols, and technical excellence. The screening processes examine not only technical space competencies but also security clearance eligibility, systems engineering capabilities, and ability to work effectively within the highly regulated space ecosystem. This comprehensive guide examines the full spectrum of pre-employment screening practices across space careers, from basic right-to-work verification through enhanced security clearance processes, technical competency assessment, and industry-specific requirements. Whether pursuing opportunities in satellite engineering, launch systems development, space science research, or space operations management, understanding these screening processes enables space professionals to prepare effectively and advance their careers successfully. The space sector's unique combination of cutting-edge technology, mission-critical reliability, and strategic importance creates screening requirements that reflect both the technical demands of space systems engineering and the security considerations of nationally strategic technologies. These processes ultimately support the continued advancement of the space industry by ensuring high professional standards and technical competence necessary for successful space missions and responsible space technology development.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Career in Space: The UK's Cosmic Revolution

The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a space revolution that's fundamentally transforming how we communicate globally, navigate precisely, monitor our planet's climate, and explore the cosmos beyond Earth. From the advanced satellite technologies developed by British companies powering global communications networks to the revolutionary space propulsion systems enabling deep space missions, the UK's leadership in space technology, satellite manufacturing, and space services has created an unprecedented demand for skilled space professionals that dramatically exceeds the current talent supply. If you've been seeking a career at the final frontier of human exploration or looking to position yourself in one of the most strategically critical and inspirational sectors of the modern economy, space represents an extraordinary opportunity. The convergence of NewSpace commercialization, satellite mega-constellation deployment, space manufacturing advancement, and interplanetary exploration acceleration has created perfect conditions for space career success.