Contract Quality Management Systems Engineers – Aerospace & Defence
Cambridge | Hybrid | Contract
We are supporting a fast-growing defence technology organisation in Cambridge with the appointment of a number of experienced Quality Management Systems Engineers on a contract basis.
These are exciting opportunities for experienced Quality professionals who can come into a rapidly developing engineering and manufacturing environment, quickly understand the existing Quality Management System and help drive the improvements required to support ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliance.
With several positions available, we are particularly interested in speaking with contractors who have strong backgrounds in Quality Systems, Internal Audit, AS/EN 9100, Continuous Improvement and regulated engineering environments.
The assignments
Depending on your background and experience, responsibilities may include:
* Developing, maintaining and improving an ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliant Quality Management System
* Reviewing existing QMS processes and identifying gaps and improvement opportunities
* Supporting certification, surveillance and external audit readiness
* Planning and conducting internal audits
* Driving audit findings and corrective actions through to effective closure
* Creating and improving quality procedures, processes and controlled documentation
* Supporting Engineering and Manufacturing with quality planning and process development
* Managing non-conformances, internal quality issues and customer complaints
* Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action activity
* Developing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives
* Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
* Helping embed a practical and effective quality culture across a growing organisation
What we're looking for
We are keen to speak with experienced contractors who can hit the ground running and add value quickly. You will ideally have:
* Strong experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Continuous Improvement
* Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100
* Experience developing, implementing or improving a Quality Management System
* Strong internal auditing experience
* Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or another regulated manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of regulated frameworks such as EASA Part 21 or equivalent
* Experience managing non-conformance, CAPA and root cause investigations
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation
* Strong communication and stakeholder man agement skills
Particularly desirable experience
* ISO / AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
* AS9100 certification or recertification projects
* FMEA
* RCCA / 8D
* CAPA
* SPC
* Lean / Six Sigma
Multiple contract opportunities available
This is a significant period of growth for the organisation, creating a number of opportunities for experienced Quality professionals to make an immediate impact. If you have strong Quality Systems / AS9100 experience and are considering your next contract assignment, we would be very interested in speaking with you.
Apply today or contact TXM Recruit for a confidential discussion
