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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Loughborough. The successful candidate will be responsible for product quality from the supply chain through to the delivered parts to the customer base. Also, the Quality Engineer will be supporting the business to ensure areas of work, customer services and product quality, are maintained to the highest standard. The role will oversee the programme of product conformance is executed and improvements reported and realised, APQP tools will need to be used and the quality aspect (PPAP) will need to be led.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead elements of the Zero Defect programme to improve RFT, and reduce escapes and scrap.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of testing and inspection activities associated with product development and all stages of manufacturing.
• Perform internal audits of processes and products using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate process and product analysis.
• Lead detailed root cause analysis initiatives for process related concerns using A3, 8D, Ishikawa techniques.
• Lead the MRB and Quality clinic functions for the assigned area.
• Analyse audit results and determine proper corrective and preventative action.
• Determine document control requirements per regulatory guidelines; review inspection forms and record for accuracy and compliance.
• Support FAIR and LAIR activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 2-4 Years of experience in a Quality Inspector position within an Aerospace/ Defence Manufacturing/Engineering environment is required.
• Knowledge and experience of AS9100 Quality Systems.
• Certified Lead Auditor or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Expert at Problem Solving (8D, A3).
• Knowledge and experience in Advance Product Quality Products (APQP).
• Lean Sigma Green Belt minimum is highly desirable.
• Results focused and proven experience when delivering Quality improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Confident when working independently and prioritising duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Experience in completion of Fairs and Lairs.

What We Offer

Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive offer package will include:

• Flexible working policies or the ability to accrue time off in lieu or for some roles to earn overtime.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will allow everyone to recognise their full potential. #LI-IB1