Quality Engineer
Ontic
Quality Engineer
Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our team.
Ontic is a more than just a business, we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
About the Role:
As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key part in ensuring adherence to AS9100 standards, UK CAA regulations, and customer requirements. Acting independently with guidance from the Operations Quality Manager and Site Head of Quality, you'll provide technical support, drive continuous improvement, and champion a culture of quality throughout the organisation.
Support the Operations Quality Manager with the implementation and maintenance of the site QMS, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
Carry out Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including RCCA investigations, dispositions, and ERP transactions to reduce MRB value.
Lead and support investigations into internal and customer-driven non-conformances, ensuring effective corrective actions.
Drive product and process improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
Support the delivery of continual improvement activities such as 5S, Kaizen, and lean methodologies.
Ensure NCRs are resolved using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Cause & Effect).
Conduct internal quality and compliance audits to AS9100 standards, as well as product audits.
Provide measurement and verification support across the business.
Assist with quality ticketing system requests and support system integration and training activities.
About You:
We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer who can bring both technical expertise and a process-driven mindset to the role. You'll be confident engaging with stakeholders across the business, and skilled in problem solving and process improvement.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and experience with non-conformance management.
Proven ability to conduct RCCA investigations using methods such as 8D and 5 Whys.
Experience with auditing (internal audit certification required).
Competence in using measurement equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, shadowgraph, OGP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing.
Desirable Skills Include:
Knowledge of UK CAA regulations (Part-21G & Part-145).
Experience with AS9102 (First Article Inspection Reporting).
Familiarity with aerospace supplier quality standards (Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Safran, etc.).
Continuous improvement techniques (Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt).
Lead Auditor training.
Benefits
At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our benefits package highlights include:
Up to 29 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
10 hours paid volunteering time
Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
Best place to work
We were ranked #9 in Best Companies' Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback
72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!