Shelton Hove

Results-driven Lead Quality Engineer with over 10 years' experience delivering quality assurance, quality engineering, and regulatory compliance within the nuclear, aerospace, medical device, precision engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Proven track record of leading cross-functional quality teams, developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS), and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, reduce non-conformances, and ensure customer satisfaction. Extensive experience managing quality throughout the product lifecycle, including APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAIR), process validation, supplier quality, internal and external audits, calibration management, and project quality documentation.

Highly skilled in root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to resolve complex quality issues and prevent recurrence. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams, mentor Quality Engineers, and build collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Experienced in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 and ISO 19443 standards while supporting high-profile and safety-critical engineering projects.

Lead Quality Engineer - Framatome Ltd

(2023-11)

Provide quality leadership on one of the UK's largest nuclear construction projects, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and project quality requirements throughout manufacturing and site installation activities.

• Successfully supported insulation installation of the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV), ensuring all quality requirements were achieved to meet a major project milestone.
• Led quality assurance activities during RPV insulation installation, reviewing inspection documentation and providing technical guidance to achieve right-first-time delivery.
• Developed and implemented a site-wide calibration procedure and equipment naming convention, significantly improving traceability and compliance.
• Introduced a calibration register that improved tracking, recall and management of calibrated equipment across multiple departments.
• Developed and maintained project quality documentation including LTQRs, QRCs and quality records in accordance with project schedules.
• Managed Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements.
• Supervised Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians while coordinating daily quality activities across manufacturing teams.
• Delivered Nuclear Safety Culture presentations promoting quality awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted inspections of incoming materials and in-process production using visual and dimensional verification techniques.
• Monitored subcontractor quality performance and ensured compliance with project specifications.
• Supported investigations, audits, governance activities, technical procedure development and quality planning.
• Maintained compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 Quality Management Systems.

Quality Engineer - Swiftool Precision Engineering Limited

(2023-02 - 2023-08)

Supported manufacture of complex safety-critical aerospace and defence components in compliance with AS9100.

• Supporting the Head of Quality with daily QA/QC operations.
• Process validation and production approval documentation.
• MSA, SPC and process capability monitoring.
• Supplier approvals and supplier development.
• Internal Quality Management System auditing.
• Leading 8D investigations and FMEA activities.
• Producing FAIR documentation.
• Driving continuous improvement and shop-floor problem solving.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Sheffield Medical Precision Limited

(2022-05 - 2023-01)

• Developed inspection strategies reducing inspection lead times.
• Managed supplier approvals and supplier audits.
• Led root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Delivered quality training across the business.
• Supported software validation and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Managed change control activities.
• Worked directly with blue-chip medical device customers.

Site Quality Engineer (Contract) - Department of Health and Social Care- Derby

(2021-10 - 2022-04)

Supported the NHS Test & Trace programme by ensuring PCR testing kits complied with ISO 13485 requirements.

• Inspection and approval of PCR kit components.
• Validation of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Investigation of quality issues using root cause analysis.
• Promotion of QMS compliance across operations.
• Development and maintenance of quality documentation.
• Supporting operational quality throughout the national supply chain.

Lead Quality Analyst (Contract) - Luxfer Mel Technologies- Manchester

(2021-06 - 2021-10)

• Improved standardisation across UK and US operations.
• Led MSA implementation for aerospace products.
• Performed gap analysis of quality testing processes.
• Reduced waste by introducing electronic quality data management through SAP.
• Supported Lean manufacturing and process optimisation initiatives.

Quality Engineer - Orchid Orthopaedic Solutions - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

(2019-05 - 2021-05)

• Developed quality procedures that increased production yield by approximately 20%.
• Led casting validation, NDT reviews and machining quality activities.
• Managed customer complaints, CAPAs and NCRs.
• Performed Gauge R&R and statistical analysis.
• Supported NPI and manufacturing teams in continuous improvement.

Quality Compliance Officer - P&B Metal Components - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

(2017-07 - 2019-04)

• Managed compliance with ISO Quality Management Systems.
• Supported internal and external audits.
• Improved manufacturing processes resulting in significant cost savings.
• Investigated production issues and implemented corrective actions.

Quality Inspector - Gripple Ltd. - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

(2016-12 - 2017-06)

• Conducted first-off, in-process and final inspections.
• Managed MRB activities.
• Analysed production quality data.
• Supported supplier quality improvements and customer requirements.

Machine Operator - KP Snacks

(2011 - 2016)

Revenue Accounting Officer - Air Zimbabwe

(2002 - 2009)

Trainee Telecommunications Technician - Post & Telecommunications Corporation - Zimbabwe

(2000 - 2002)

BEng (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering - Sheffield Hallam University