Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance / Engineering Professional – Aerospace Manufacturing

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Quality Assurance / Engineering professional to join a leading aerospace manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume production environment and has a strong background in quality management, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7am–4pm or 8am–5pm
• Friday: 7am–12pm or 8am–1pm

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Location: Castle Donington, Derby

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all products meet stringent quality standards, minimizing costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Verify incoming materials comply with required quality specifications.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality issues swiftly to prevent customer impact.
• Support new product introductions to guarantee robust product builds.
• Collaborate in teams to implement best practices that prevent defects, reduce variation, and eliminate waste.
• Manage customer-specific and 3rd party accreditation requirements while providing technical support.
• Conduct internal audits (AS9100/AS13100) and oversee corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis (8D) and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and 3rd parties.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Quality/Engineering background, ideally in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools, particularly 8D problem-solving.
• Internal audit experience (AS9100 preferred).
• Familiarity with continuous improvement techniques.
• Proven track record in quality assurance and working with customers/suppliers.
• Competent in interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in computer systems and databases.

Qualifications:

• Relevant business, commercial, manufacturing, or engineering degree, ONC, A Levels, BTec Level 4, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent experience.

This role is perfect for a driven quality professional looking to make an impact in aerospace manufacturing and continuous improvement.