Lead Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000
Sector: Aerospace
Location: Weymouth
Full Time: Monday - Thursday, with an early finish on Friday.

We currently on the lookout for a Lead Quality Engineer to join a leading Manufacturer of high-technology components, systems and assemblies for the Defence, Aerospace and Commercial sectors.

Quality Engineer's Daily tasks:

• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance systems to ensure compliance with AS9100, company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer needs, including RCCA, business development, and workshops.
• Lead on all quality matters internally and externally, including with suppliers.
• Schedule and lead internal and external audits to maintain business accreditations.
• Support company Red Table/RCCA activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Line Manager, with appropriate training or explanation.
• Support and present at key customer business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate Non-Value Added activities.
• Implement stronger quality controls and operating systems as a change agent.
• Support and lead the development of lean and Six Sigma practices.
• Manage and track department KPIs and recommend action plans.
• Oversee the QA team's daily activities, skills development, training needs, and workload prioritisation.
• Support the Quality Manager at FGP when needed.

Quality Engineer's Skills and experience required:

• Knowledge of products and processes in aerospace part and assembly manufacturing.
• Experience with Six Sigma tools.
• Auditing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Beneficial knowledge of AS, ISO, and NADCAP standards.
• HNC in a relevant field or higher.
• ISO 9001 lead audit trained.

Quality Engineer Benefits:

• Progression and development
• Enhanced sick pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace Pension
• Access to a virtual GP Service
• Health cash-back plan
• Death in Service

For more information for the Lead Quality Engineer role, please contact Dom @ Adecco Bournemouth on (phone number removed)

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