Quality Assurance Engineer

• Annual Salary: Up to £45,000pa
• Location: Norwich
• Job Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC - MUST BE A UK NATIONAL TO BE CONSIDERED

Reed Engineering are delighted to be working with a long-established company based in Norwich who are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Development / Defence Contracts department. This role is crucial for ensuring that their project and product quality requirements meet customer expectations and comply with relevant regulatory and contractual standards.

• Lead customer and certification audits, ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• Conduct Supplier Quality Assurance both domestically and internationally, including on-site document reviews and inspections to ensure product compliance.
• Produce and drive the Product Inspection & Test Plans (Control Plans) and Customer Quality Specifications and Commitments.
• Compile Documentation Packs and oversee the policing of Documents, Records, and Certificates (Internal and Sub-Contracted).
• Engage in Quality Report Writing and Reviews.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis Investigations.
• Perform Dimensional Inspection and Reporting.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reporting.

• BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in interpreting and understanding engineering drawings.
• Experience producing Inspection and Test Plans (Control Plans) in line with Defence Contractor requirements.
• A working knowledge of Welding, Paint Specifications, and Fabrication Processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply National, EU, International, Company, and Third Party / Client Codes, Standards, and Processes.
• Knowledge of 3.1 Material Certification Verification and calibration methods for mechanical tooling.
• Proficient use of company IT systems and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in Corrective and Preventative Action Techniques.

• Knowledge of Defence Contracts and Environment.
• ISO9001 Certified Auditor.
• Ability to read and understand PFMEA.
• A working knowledge of Electric Motors and Generators.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.