Senior Quality Engineer

Do you have a strong background in aerospace or similar engineering sectors with a strong understand of AS9100?

Can you lead and develop a team of skilled engineers and inspectors?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will be a key part of the business as a member of the senior leadership team and you will ensure the Quality assurance activities comply with AS9100 and Customer Requirements.

The Company: Our client specialises in machining complex machined parts for the aerospace industry. They’re an established business in their field and work with market-leading names to assist them with the manufacturing of parts.  

The Role:  

• Maintain and Improve the Quality Management System
• Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
• Support new product introduction activities, including inspection plans, control plans, and AS9102 FAIR approval
• Assist with APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier PPAP approval and compliance checks
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify quality and manufacturing risks
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone tools
• Monitor supplier quality performance and carry out supplier audits and development activities
• Maintain quality documents, records, and aerospace traceability requirements
• Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield

About you:  

• Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering
• Strong knowledge of AS9100
• Experience with inspection techniques and tools
• Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Confident communicator, able to engage customers, auditors, and internal teams
• Experience with managing and developing skilled technical staff
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods
• Relevant engineering or quality qualification (or equivalent experience)

The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm, and 7:30am – 12:30pm on Friday

Benefits:

• Up to £50,000
• Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits
• Health care cash plan
• DIS benefit
• Onsite Free Parking

If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *