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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Engineer to support quality assurance and quality control activities within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment.\nThis role is ideal for an individual with an engineering or quality background who is looking to develop their career within quality management. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams to ensure products and processes meet the required quality standards and customer expectations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nQuality Assurance & Compliance\nSupport the implementation and maintenance of quality management processes.\nEnsure compliance with applicable procedures, specifications, and industry standards.\nAssist with internal audits and quality assessments.\nSupport the management of quality records and documentation.\nQuality Control\nReview inspection reports and quality documentation.\nAssist with the monitoring of non-conformances and corrective actions.\nSupport investigation of quality issues and root cause analysis activities.\nParticipate in quality reviews and technical meetings.\nSupplier Quality\nSupport supplier quality surveillance and performance monitoring.\nReview supplier documentation against project requirements.\nAssist in resolving supplier quality concerns.\nSupport supplier audits and assessments where required.\nContinuous Improvement\nAssist in identifying opportunities for process improvement.\nSupport lessons learned and quality improvement initiatives.\nContribute to reducing defects and improving right-first-time performance.\nDocumentation Management\nReview and maintain quality documentation.\nEnsure inspection and test records are complete and accurately filed.\nSupport preparation of quality reports and metrics.\n Required Skills:\nUnderstanding of quality assurance and quality control and experience of doing it within an engineering environment.\nExperience reviewing technical documentation is advantageous.\nUnderstanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).\nBasic knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and doing ITPs.\nAwareness of inspection and testing activities.\nKnowledge of root cause analysis methodologies is desirable.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nDesirable Skills:\nIndustrial, ideally Nuclear or Oil and Gas quality experience\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. \nALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \nThis role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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