Quality Engineer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in the design, development, and production of complex fuel and fluid management systems for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

As part of a major investment programme, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth and modernisation, including the transition to a newly developed manufacturing facility. This site will serve as a key centre for advanced aerospace production and engineering excellence, supporting customers across global commercial and defence markets.

The organisation operates extensive testing and validation capabilities, enabling the development and qualification of highly reliable aerospace systems in demanding operating environments.

The Role

Working within a dedicated Quality team, you will support a broad range of quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and engineering operations. The position will involve maintaining quality management systems, supporting regulatory compliance, conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and working closely with both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Engineering tools and methodologies including SPC, Gauge R&R, PFMEA, Six Sigma techniques, control plans and attribute charts.

• Support and contribute to weekly and monthly Quality Management Reviews.

• Compile, analyse and present KPI data to support business performance monitoring and decision-making.

• Lead or support investigations into product, process and system quality issues, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Work with internal teams, customers and regulatory bodies to resolve quality concerns and maintain compliance requirements.

• Support product and process risk assessments during design reviews and new product introduction activities.

• Maintain quality-related documentation, procedures and records.

• Deliver training and support for certification and self-verification programmes.

• Conduct internal process, product and system audits in line with the company audit schedule.

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality management systems and regulatory approvals.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Requirements

• Aerospace engineering knowledge and understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with AS9100, EASA regulations or equivalent aerospace quality standards.

• Experience within a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality or Quality Assurance environment.

• Experience participating in PFMEA, 8D investigations or structured problem-solving activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to quickly adapt to new business systems.

• HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline is preferred, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor training would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

• Regulatory and customer approval maintenance activities.

• Training and mentoring personnel on quality-related processes and procedures.