Company Overview
Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. Thanks to continued demand, we’re excited to offer a new opportunity to join our team in Basildon as a Quality Engineer.
Purpose of Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will support the business in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. You will be responsible for supporting all quality-related activities across current and new parts, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and working collaboratively with internal teams and customers to improve Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.
Reporting To
Quality Manager , Basildon site
Working pattern
Standard working hours, Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Location
Basildon site
Key Responsibilities
- Audit: conduct internal audit to the required standards (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP), support/host external audit and customer visits, complete/support non-conformance reports and implementation of corrective actions
- Workshop Support: Lead MRB activity, Drawing/Standard interpretation and disposition, maintenance/update of route cards and supporting documentation
- Supplier Quality: Support supplier audit and surveillance, raising of complaints, supplier communication, update of Approved Supplier List, supplier selection process
- NPI: Responsible for all quality aspects of New Product Introduction including use of appropriate tools where required (e.g. PPAP, FMEA, APQP), production of First Article Inspection Reports, customer communication, resolution of issues, creation of route cards and supporting documentation
- · Actively contribute to the site Lean Operating System through participation in tiered accountability meetings, performance boards, and continuous improvement activities.
- · Support identification and removal of operational constraints impacting quality, delivery, and manufacturing flow.
- · Monitor and analyse quality KPIs including COPQ, NCR trends, scrap, rework, and RFT to support business improvement priorities.
- · Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and drive sustainable change.
- · Ability to identify root cause and effective corrective action using quality tools and ensuring cross functional engagement
- Customer Complaint Resolution: Responsible for all aspects of complaint resolution including customer/internal communication, root cause analysis (8D) & corrective action implementation
- Process Improvement: conduct data analysis, support selection of improvement activities, lead and support application of appropriate improvement toolset (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, RCA etc)
- QMS: Support the management and update of the company Quality Management System. Ensure all business activities are conducted in accordance with the QMS
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills – able to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
- Application of root cause analysis tools with the ability to identify root cause and effective corrective actions
- Accountability and Integrity by upholding standards, taking ownership of issues and outcomes.
- Continuous Improvement mindset with effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Degree level qualification in an engineering/quality discipline or relevant experience
- Experience within defence/aerospace manufacturing is preferred
Right to Work
- Due to the nature of our work within the aerospace, space, defence and other high technology sectors, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to undergo security screening where required.
Equal Opportunities:
- Walker Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
Company Culture:
- ·Walker Group is a leading precision engineering business serving advanced manufacturing customers. We invest heavily in our people, technology and continuous improvement culture, offering long-term career development opportunities across our UK and European operations.
- If you're an experienced Quality Engineer looking to join a precision manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Walker Group team in Basildon.
Pay: Up to £52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
