Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Toolmaker – Aerospace Industry

Full-Time: Monday – Friday 37.5 (Flexible working hours)

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Owen Daniels is delighted to working with a prestigious aerospace company who are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards across their manufacturing processes, focusing on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.​

Job Description

• Contribute to the successful implementation of APQP processes within internal systems and across new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Create, manage, and update PPAP documentation to meet both internal requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive Zero Defect initiatives across manufacturing lines to improve quality and reduce defects in both existing and new programs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformances, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Participate in advanced quality planning, ensuring all customer requirements are embedded early in the product lifecycle.
• Oversee and report on the progress of PPAP submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of supporting documents.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing and assembly operations, and support the implementation of practical, sustainable solutions.
• Assist with external and internal quality audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing the closure of any findings.

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Will have 2 years of experience applying APQP and PPAP in an engineering or manufacturing within an aerospace.
• Experience working within an AS9100 certified environment.​
• Knowledge and practical experience with PFMEA, process control, and MSA applications.​
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.​
• Has knowledge of EASA

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for professional development

Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for ITAR clearance

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