Lead engineer Work, Jobs in Steyning, Wsx (with Salaries)

Lead Quality Engineer
Acron Aviation Academy —Crawley
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
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2d
Senior Structural Engineer/ CAD Designer
J C Portable Site Accommodation Ltd —Chichester
- £35,100 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
System Owner
Ricardo —Shoreham by Sea
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Administrator (Support & Operations)
HCLTech —Adur District
- Rotating shift
- Communication skills
Site Engineering Manager | Chichester Food Park
Natures Way Foods Ltd —Chichester
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
Tool Room Manager / Toolmaker
Teco Building Products (Ron Sammons LTD) —Brighton
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Lead Engineer
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. —Littlehampton
- Engineering
- System design
- C++
Senior HPC Engineer
Viridien —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
IT Security Engineer
Natures Way Foods Ltd —Chichester
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Senior Design Manager
Kier Group —Lewes
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Mentoring
Principal Mechanical Development Engineer
Ricardo —Shoreham by Sea
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Team management
- Travel
Senior Systems Engineer
Atlas Copco Group —Burgess Hill
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- System design
Senior IT Engineer
Black Sheep Support Ltd —Brighton
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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11d
Senior AI Engineer
1st Central —Haywards Heath
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
8d
Software Engineer
Linnworks —Chichester
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Software development
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Assistant Chief Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Hilton —Brighton
- £38,000 - £39,140 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- HVAC
- Guest services
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Senior Manager, Delivery Management
American Express —Burgess Hill
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Life insurance
Process Engineer - NPI
Rayner Intraocular Lenses —Worthing
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Referral programme
Senior Test Engineer
L3Harris Technologies —Brighton
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Gym membership
Tooling & Process Engineer - Service Technology Centres
Atlas Copco Group —Burgess Hill
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
4d

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Lead Quality Engineer

Acron Aviation Academy
Crawley

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Job details

Fixed term contract
2 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Gym membership

Qualifications

Non-conformance investigation
8D methodology
Internal quality management system auditing
Engineering
ERP software
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Compliance audits
ISO 9001
Analysis skills
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Quality control
Risk management
Supplier quality management
Supply chain quality assurance
Root cause analysis
Quality management system (QMS) implementation
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

Job Description

Acron Aviation is an agile commercial aviation partner with a long heritage of providing established, industry-certified solutions, as well as future-focused, data-driven innovations. With customers across the globe our employees are committed to the company mission of innovating to create safer skies. For more information visit acronaviation.com

Acron Aviation’s integrated and global presence means we are uniquely positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions to individuals and businesses in the aviation market. We provide technology and systems to enable quality pilot training. From distance learning systems applications and maintenance solutions to training devices and Full Flight Simulators (“FFS”), our technology covers the complete training spectrum.

About The Role

The Lead Quality Engineer will be a key driver in improving the quality of the products and services offered to our customers.

This role will focus on management of processes within the QMS, Supplier Quality Management and continuous improvement through the application of Lean methodologies.

The successful candidate will work closely with other functions, suppliers and customers to ensure that quality standards are met, while also identifying and implementing improvements that reduce waste and defects, driving down costs and improving operational efficiency.

What to expect from us?
We live by our values; Customer First, Move Fast, Own It and Speak Candidly and we are looking for talented people who can help us embody Our Vision to Innovate to create safer skies, and Our Mission to be the unconventional top tier, partner of choice for our customers.

A Few Of Our Employee Benefits Are

25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible increase)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
Staff car park (incl. EV charging stations)

What You’ll Be Doing

Ensure the QMS is effectively implemented and maintained in compliance with ISO9001:2015, and other relevant standards.
Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented to maintain certification and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Lead efforts to minimize the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through proactive quality management and process improvements.
Champion the use of Lean methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement) to identify and eliminate waste in processes and reduce the overall cost of quality.
Lead supplier development activities to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance, including new supplier qualification, on-boarding, auditing and general liaison.
Collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to ensure alignment on supplier quality expectations, COPQ reduction, and continuous improvement goals.
Assess supplier First Articles to ensure they meet quality requirements and standards.
Analyze quality metrics and defect analysis, to quantify and reduce COPQ across engineering, production and the supply chain.
Perform safety audits and hold safety reviews to address product safety concerns.
Work with other functions and our suppliers to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventative actions that reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
Ensure that internal and supplier corrective actions are robust, sustainable, and aligned with Lean principles for long-term improvements in quality and cost efficiency.
Support efforts to identify and mitigate risks that could impact quality, schedule, or cost.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation of quality audits, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and improvement projects.
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role, with ideally a focus on supplier quality and experience in COPQ reduction, preferably within aerospace or manufacturing industries.
Proven experience in applying Lean principles (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S) to improve processes and reduce waste.
Certified Auditor (ISO9001) preferable.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or HNC in Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) or equivalent experience.

What Will Make You Stand Out

Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001:2015) and their application
Expertise in the use of quality tools such as root cause analysis, FMEA, 8D, and COPQ analysis.
Familiarity with Lean tools and techniques for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Experience with quality management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, particularly in identifying and addressing the root causes of quality issues.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive change, and manage relationships.

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Administrator (Support & Operations)

Site Engineering Manager | Chichester Food Park

Tool Room Manager / Toolmaker

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IT Security Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer

Senior IT Engineer

Senior AI Engineer

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Senior Manager, Delivery Management

Process Engineer - NPI

Senior Test Engineer

Tooling & Process Engineer - Service Technology Centres

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