Job Description
Our client, a prominent entity in the defence and aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract role in Glenrothes. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s Quality team and contribute to the delivery of complex and high-profile programmes globally. This role will initially span six months with a commitment of 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing First Article Inspections (FAIRs), ideally to AS9102 standards
- Investigating defects to identify and address root causes
- Maintaining quality records using QPulse
- Monitoring and reporting the status of assigned programmes effectively and timely
- Interfacing and communicating with various program and functional areas to support business goals
- Conducting quality audits for products, product release, and processes
- Supporting external accreditation audits and understanding regulatory requirements such as AS9100 & ISO 9001
- Ensuring adherence to customer contractual requirements and external regulations
- Closing Audit NC’s/RCCA/customer complaints and facilitating continual improvement
Job Requirements:
- Experience and working knowledge of FAIRs to AS9102 standards and related documentation
- A background in quality engineering with knowledge of electronics and/or mechanical assemblies and technical drawings
- Team player with the ability to inspire and work well with others
- Ability to establish and nurture productive relationships both internally and externally
- Familiarity with quality standards AS9100 and ISO 9001
- Capability to work autonomously to deliver on agreed goals
- Proactive in anticipating problems and identifying innovative and logical solutions
- Confidence to challenge and question when necessary
Desirable Candidate Qualities:
- Interest in the aerospace and/or defence sectors
- Supportive character that can navigate sensitive and pressurised situations to overcome programme challenges
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant work experience
If you are a skilled Quality Engineer with a passion for excellence and a desire to contribute to high-profile defence and aerospace programmes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic team in Glenrothes.
