Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer - Ref: 1749

Initial contract until 31/12/26
£37.75ph, UMB inside IR35
Onsite in Yeovil
BPSS clearance only

Job Purpose:

An opportunity has arisen within the Transmissions & Mechanical Parts Centre of Excellence for a Quality Control Engineer to support Production in meeting the Quality Control, Quality System & Regulatory requirements.

Principle Accountabilities:

• To review customer and regulatory requirements ensuring that they are met and adhered to across the business.
• Prepare and deliver the quality training required to, ensure the Gear shop meets the regulatory, customer and company requirements.
• Training and Qualification of Gear Inspectors, including Eyesight tests and re-validations.
• Provide day to day support of Gear shop Inspection.
• To review and approve product qualification documentation as appropriate (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Experience in Concession process both Civil (electronic) and Military.
• Prepare, review and approve quality procedures on behalf of the Quality Manager.
• To act as a liaison between operations and customers on a variety quality issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• To lead investigation for Customer Complaints received from the Aircraft Operators in both the Military & Civil markets related to Gears.
• Plan work, review and report on progress and status of work to provide a clear statement of position, issues and actions.
• To take an active role in Business Improvement and, as necessary, carry out improvement activity.
• Assist in the development of others and take a proactive approach in personal development.
• To maintain and review the Quality Control KPI's with the Quality Control Manager.
• Represent the Quality Control Manager at key Customer, Management and Operations meetings, as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent (in a Quality Engineering discipline is desirable).
• Integrity and professional approach,
• Thorough and methodical approach to duties.
• Teamworker who is customer focused.
• Experience of quality procedures and systems within an Aerospace environment.
• Good communicator with influencing skills.