Quality Engineer (with Health & Safety Responsibilities)

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.


• Supporting initial and on\-going supplier approval management.

• 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 of and support the completion of inspections where required.

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

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.

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment.


• Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100\).


• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health \& Safety qualification).

• 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.

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

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