Quality Control Engineer - Christchurch, Dorset
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Job Title: Quality Control Engineer
Location: Dorset
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent (37 hours per week)
Overview
Seeking a skilled Quality Engineer with a strong aerospace background to join our team. This role involves ensuring product quality and compliance, maintaining AS9100/ISO9001 standards, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes and product excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems and support external accreditations.
- Conduct audits, review procedures, and drive compliance improvements.
- Lead MRB, RCCA actions, and support NPI and failure investigations.
- Ensure accurate product release documentation (Certificates of Conformance).
- Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Train apprentices and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience and Skills
- Minimum 3 years in aerospace quality engineering, ideally with auditing experience.
- Proficient in AS9100, NADCAP standards, and aerospace specifications.
- Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- HNC/HND qualified in engineering or related discipline.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to right-first-time principles.
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and are ready to excel in a dynamic aerospace environment, apply now to join our team! If you have any questions, please contact Kirk at MDE, Bristol.