Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Quality Engineer
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£40,000 - £45,000 p/a
Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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Quality Engineer - Aerospace | 4-Day Week
Up to £45,000 DOE | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday | 37 hours
An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to lead its Quality and Inspection function. They are looking for and Aerospace Quality professional seeking a 4-day working week, with greater autonomy and leadership responsibility. You'll own the QMS, lead the Inspection team and act as the main point of contact for quality.
What's on offer
- Up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience
- Monday to Thursday | 37 hours
- Pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- EAP and employee discounts
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
- Lead, support and develop the Inspection team
- Act as the main point of contact for quality matters
- Create and approve FAIR / LAIR documentation
- Oversee calibration, testing and qualification
- Conduct internal and external audits to AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards
- Act as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
- Manage VisualFAIR software training and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and support business objectives
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Skills & Experience
- Proven aerospace engineering experience - essential
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) / LAIR
- Experience with QMS documentation, FAIRs, contract reviews and calibration
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience conducting internal and external audits
- Experience leading or developing an Inspection / Quality team
- Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
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The opportunity
This role would suit a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer ready to take greater ownership and move towards a Quality Manager / Quality leadership position.
If you have aerospace Quality experience, AS9100 knowledge and FAIR expertise, and want up to £45,000, Monday-to-Thursday working and excellent benefits, apply today.
Apply now via the link or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.
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