Job Description

Walker Group

provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Quality Engineer to join our Basildon team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will be for a duration of 6-12 months, depending on requirements.

As Quality Engineer you will provide Quality guidance to the Business ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. Support the Business and Customer in all Quality aspects, both current and new production plus develop and improve the business, with a focus on Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure all behaviours and activities are in accordance with Company Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures Customer Complaint Resolution: Responsible for all aspects of complaint resolution including customer/internal communication, root cause analysis (8D) & corrective action implementation Audit: conduct internal audit to the required standards (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP), support/host external audit and customer visits, complete/support non-conformance reports and implementation of corrective actions Workshop Support: Lead MRB activity, Drawing/Standard interpretation and disposition, maintenance/update of route cards and supporting documentation Supplier Quality: Support supplier audit and surveillance, raising of complaints, supplier communication, update of Approved Supplier List, supplier selection process NPI: Responsible for all quality aspects of New Product Introduction including use of appropriate tools where required (e.g. PPAP, FMEA, APQP), production of First Article Inspection Reports, customer communication, resolution of issues, creation of route cards and supporting documentation Process Improvement: conduct data analysis, support selection of improvement activities, lead and support application of appropriate improvement toolset (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, RCA etc) QMS: Support the management and update of the company Quality Management System. Ensure all business activities are conducted in accordance with the QMS Training: Provide training to colleagues and customers when required Business Systems: Support the implementation, development and use of company systems as required (e.g., CC database, Aventa/Factory Master)

Quality Engineer Skills & Attributes:

Ability to work as part of a team Continuous Improvement mindset with effective analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate at all levels both internally and externally Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload

Quality Engineer Qualifications & Experience

Degree level qualification in an engineering/quality discipline or relevant experience Experience within defence/aerospace manufacturing is preferred

Interested? Then please click on the Apply button today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LH/WGS/QE