About us

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Assurance Engineer working at our surface treatment site in Stalybridge.

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 40 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers. Our salaries are competitive and we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays

About the Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Engineer will work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager who is responsible for quality compliance of the organisation to customer and regulatory requirements, on a wide range of quality assurance and control activities to ensure our KPIs are achieved.

The successful candidate will work within the Quality / Technical department supporting the organisation in ensuring compliance to Regulatory and Integrated Management System requirements. The position is open to both experienced and entry level Quality personnel.

Main Duties

• Supporting the Quality Manager for HCL Internal & External Audit Programme
• Conduct internal Product, Process & System Audits to EN9100 & customer requirements
• Support the Quality Manager with Surveillance & Certification Quality Management System audits
• Improvements to the HCL Integrated Management System Key Processes & Production Provisions Procedures
• Control of organisation stamps, vision tests and competency records
• Management of the calibration system & process
• Support the organisations short term & long-term Quality Strategy
• Support & Interface with customers on Quality Assurance provisions including Product Quality Notifications
• Support periodic business quality reviews
• Provide training on quality assurance, control and supply chain requirements
• Review customer and regulatory standards / specifications for QMS compliance

 Desired Skills

• EN9100 / ISO9001 Lead or Internal certified auditor
• Proven track record in either a Quality Assurance or Inspection function in either aerospace, nuclear or similarly regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of EN9100 or ISO9001 Regulatory requirements
• IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to solve problems using tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, 5Y & Ishikawa
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Self-Motivated and positive mindset to make continual improvement personally and for the organisation

Desired Experience

• Quality professional with working experience in a Quality Engineering function
• Knowledgeable in AS9100 QMS requirements
• Auditing experience is desirable
• ISO14001 Experience is desirable

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential.  We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you then we’d love to hear from you.