Quality Engineer

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Quality Engineer to join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company.

Pay - £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
 

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in Health & Safety to support and enhance our Business Management Systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role will play a key part in supporting our Quality Manager in driving continuous improvement, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of quality and safety across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality

• Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
• Support in the management of customer returns, ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions.
• Support initial and ongoing supplier approval management.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring thorough reporting and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain and improve Health & Safety management systems.
• Support the management and completion of inspections where required.

Environmental

• Support adherence to all applicable environmental legislation, including ROHS & REACH.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g. AS9100).
• Minimum Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety practices and UK legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to influence and drive change across teams.
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.