Quality Assurance Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Akkodis
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Quality Assurance Engineer role focuses on conducting quality audits and inspections within the supply chain, specifically in the mechanical, manufacturing, or electronic engineering sectors. The position requires a trained auditor with experience in quality assurance methodologies and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. The engineer will work cross-functionally to address non-conformities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role is based in Bolton or Stevenage and is part of a long-term contract assignment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardized tools.
- Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
- Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from product specifications.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities.
- Communicate findings to relevant departments/stakeholders and work cross-functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at suppliers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of products.
- Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers.
- Provide non-conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports to senior stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Trained auditor to AS9100.
- Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance.
- Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering desirable.
- Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electronic Engineering.
- Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.
- Ideally experience in defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
- Familiarity with GD&T and ability to use a variety of metrology equipment.
- Practitioner of current QA problem-solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools.
- Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements.
- Experience in NADCAP is desirable.
- Good planning and organizing skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritized and monitored.
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Recognize and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bolton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Assurance Engineer - Supply Chain required for long term contract assignment based out of Bolton or Stevenage
Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential
Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering would be desirable
Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering
Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience
Familiarity with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment (where applicable)
Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle management
Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
Experience is NADCAP is desirable
Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them
The Role
- Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools
- Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards
- Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities
- Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products
- Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers
- Provide non-conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders
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