Quality Engineer

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who will:

Enjoy working with a world class team comprised of leading aerospace and technology thinkers as well as some of the finest engineering talent. Of course, you will possess or be able to rapidly adopt a passion for sustainable aviation and it’s benefits for both society and sustainability.

Vertical is a values-led business that embraces diversity in all its forms in particular diversity of thought. Vertical is committed to building an industry leading team offering global perspectives that represent the communities it serves.

The responsibilities and duties of the Quality Engineer will be as follows:

• Collaborate with the Energy Storage team on creation of documented information, controlling processes to support working activities (e.g. manufacturing processes, SOP’s, forms)
• Utilising quality tools (APQP, FMEA (D/P), control plans, FAIRs, process flows, cost of quality, SPC)
• Develop inspection plans and supporting inspection procedures, in accordance with APQP requirement(s)
• Monitor nonconformity register and ensure mitigation plans are in place to close off actions, where necessary
• Conduct and coordinate root cause analysis activities (using 5 Whys, 8D etc)
• Monitor suppliers and sub-contractors with regards to quality assurance and quality control
• Control the Quarantine store within the Energy Storage facility
• Maintain equipment calibration schedule and records for Energy Storage
• Collate KPI’s and prepare report(s) for further analysis
• Identify and champion continual improvement activities

The successful Quality Engineer will have the following Experiences & Qualifications:

• 3+ years in Quality Assurance / Control
• 5+ years of working within defined Quality Management Systems
• Experience of manufacturing processes
• Positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a regulated environment of advanced technology (e.g., aerospace, defence, automotive design and manufacturing)
• Experience with production of energy storage systems
• Experience of Lithium-ion systems
• Degree / HND / HNC in Engineering or equivalent
• ISO 9001:2015 or higher training
• Health & Safety in the workplace
• Experience in training or development of others

Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all of the criteria we’ve outlined in the advert?

Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo. 

If you are excited about this role or joining us but your experience or qualifications are not completely aligned with the criteria, we would still love to hear from you, this may be the role for you! 

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.