Quality Lead / Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Lead / Senior Quality Engineer
£45,000 DOE
Monday - Friday Days
Poole, Dorset - Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne, Ferndown

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in precision engineering, aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing looking for your next opportunity?

Our client is looking for a Quality Lead / Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of the quality function, lead the Quality Department and maintain and continually improve their AS9100 quality system.

This is a hands-on role where you'll combine quality leadership with technical inspection, working closely with production, customers and suppliers to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement.

You'll suit this role if you're an experienced quality professional with strong AS9100 / ISO 9001 knowledge, a background in precision manufacturing and the confidence to lead a quality function while remaining hands-on.

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The Role
Owning, maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System to AS9100 / BS EN ISO 9001
Planning and conducting internal, customer and supplier audits
Managing non-conformances, concessions and production permits
Completing customer 8D reports and liaising with customer Quality Departments
Leading, supporting and developing the Quality Inspection team
Managing the calibration system and supplier quality processes
Driving Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Producing quality performance reports and analysis
Carrying out dimensional inspection of precision components, both in-process and procured
Operating and programming fixed and portable CMM equipment
Leading First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and maintaining accurate documentation and traceability
Promoting a strong quality culture across the business
Providing support to production and planning when required

The Candidate
Previous experience in a quality role within precision engineering or manufacturing
Experience within aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing would be advantageous
Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and/or BS EN ISO 9001
Experience with quality management systems, audits and continuous improvement
Experience managing non-conformances and problem-solving, including 8D and Root Cause Analysis
Confident reading engineering drawings, CAD models and tolerances
Experience with dimensional inspection and precision mechanical components
Experience with CMM, metrology or inspection would be advantageous
Previous leadership or team-leading experience
Strong communication and organisational skills
Recognised management/engineering qualification or significant relevant industry experience

What's in it for you?
£45,000 DOE
Permanent, full-time position
Monday - Friday, days
Opportunity to take ownership of the quality function
Long-term career development within a growing engineering group
Work within the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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