Quality Engineer

Company: The Dorchester
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Location: Fenton
Job Description:

  • Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the company s Quality Management System in accordance with AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Interpret the requirements of quality standards and ensure they are effectively incorporated into company policies, procedures and operational controls.
  • Develop and maintain the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, forms and supporting records.
  • Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme covering the Quality Management System, manufacturing processes and products.
  • Conduct and document QMS, process and product audits.
  • Identify gaps between current practices and quality standard requirements and lead the resulting improvement programme.
  • Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits where required.
  • Work with purchasing and suppliers to address recurring quality issues and improve performance.
  • Co-ordinate preparation for AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certification, surveillance and recertification audits.
  • Organise and support management reviews, ensuring inputs, outputs and resulting actions meet the requirements of the standard.
  • Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators aligned with business and customer requirements.
  • Monitor QMS performance and report significant risks, trends and improvement opportunities to senior management.
  • Promote awareness of customer requirements, product quality and individual accountability throughout the business.
  • A degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A recognised qualification in quality management or Quality Management Systems.
  • Qualified AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 internal and external auditor.
  • Experience within polyimides, polymers, composites, chemicals or precision component manufacturing.
  • At least five years quality experience within an aerospace, precision engineering or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience operating at Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer or equivalent level.
  • Strong practical knowledge of AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Experience in supplier approval, monitoring, auditing and development.
  • Understanding of aerospace product safety, operational risk, configuration management and traceability requirements.
  • Strong analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
  • High competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Able to work on site at the company s Stoke-on-Trent facility.

Develops and manufactures high-performance materials and components for demanding engineering applications. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we supply technically advanced material solutions to customers operating in aerospace and other highly regulated international markets.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026