Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: Coatbridge
Sector: Aerospace, Defence & Space
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across key manufacturing processes within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on driving process robustness, improving manufacturing quality, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
You will play a critical role in supporting the design and manufacture of advanced thermal battery systems used in mission-critical aerospace, defence, and space applications, working closely with engineering and production teams.
Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support
* Provide Quality Engineering support to Manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
* Verify product compliance against engineering and customer specification requirements.
* Review and audit manufacturing processes to ensure effective operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Lead problem-solving activities, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
* Manage non-conformance processes and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
* Deliver assigned Quality Improvement Projects to agreed objectives and timescales.
* Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), including hands-on mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
* Support and develop the Quality Control Inspection team through training and technical guidance.
Auditing & Compliance
* Conduct Internal Product Audits and Quality Management System Audits in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
* Perform external supplier audits and quality evaluations to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
* Maintain and promote compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System
Essential Requirements:
* Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (BEng or MEng)
* Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or Product Assurance.
* Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and controls associated with high-reliability products.
* Certified Quality Management System Auditor (AS9100 preferred, ISO 9001 considered).
* Experience conducting precision mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
* Proven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
* Experience utilising data analysis tools and techniques to monitor process performance and drive improvement.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year