Are you a keen problem solver? Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you actively seek out improvement? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA), one of the UK’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers, are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team.

Joining our team, you will…

• Manage and improve the Non-Conformance register and maintain low NCR dwell time.
  
  
• Instigate and participate in root cause analysis, using tools such as; 3C’s, 5WHY’s and 8D’s.
  
  
• You’ll assist in maintaining Nadcap and our customer accreditations.
  
  
• Perform internal audits as well as quality spot checks of in-progress work.
  
  
• Data handling and analysis for use both internally and externally.
  
  What are we looking for?
  
  Joining us as an experienced Quality Engineer, you will have a strong understanding of quality and inspections procedures. Educated to degree level in a science & engineering discipline or relevant and adequate experience in similar industries such as automotive, medical or oil and gas, you will be a team player with great organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  
  Day to day you’re going to be a point of contact for quality across the business and a key player in meeting business KPI’s. Quality requirements in the industry are always evolving, therefore prior experience of quality systems (preferably ISO9001, AS9100, AS13100, Nadcap) is essential. It’d be great if you can bring some experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA or Control Plan to IFA. Especially, as a lot of your role will centre around continuous improvement, with reviewing and updating or implementing changes, giving you an opportunity to take some real pride in your work.
  
  More about IFA:
  
  We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location
  
  What we offer?
  
  
• A permanent role with a local company for a competitive salary
  
  
• Training and Development opportunities
  
  
• 33 days holidays
  
  
• Pension scheme - 5% contribution
  
  
• Bonus scheme
  
  
• Westfield cash plan Level 1
  
  
• On-site parking is available