At Beagle Aircraft, we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for demanding aerospace applications. We're looking for an experienced QMS Engineer to join our Quality team in Christchurch. Reporting to the Head of Quality, you'll play a key role in maintaining, developing and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS), supporting compliance with AS9100, applicable NADCAP requirements and customer-specific quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering or Auditing who enjoys working across a manufacturing business to improve processes, strengthen compliance and deliver lasting improvements.
- Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in accordance with AS9100 and applicable customer requirements.
- Maintain controlled quality procedures, processes, records and QMS documentation.
- Plan and conduct internal process and system audits.
- Support AS9100 certification, customer and applicable NADCAP audits, coordinating evidence with relevant process owners.
- Manage audit findings and corrective actions through to closure, verifying their effectiveness.
- Support structured root cause analysis for quality-system non-conformances and recurring issues.
- Provide practical guidance on QMS procedures, document control and audit readiness.
- Monitor and report on audit performance, corrective-action closure and emerging compliance risks.
- We're looking for someone with practical QMS and auditing experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
- You'll ideally have:
- At least two years' experience in Quality Management Systems and/or auditing within manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and experience auditing against a recognised QMS standard.
- Experience planning, conducting and documenting internal audits.
- Experience managing audit findings and corrective actions through to effective closure.
- Strong knowledge of document control and QMS record management.
- Good organisational and communication skills with the ability to work across Quality, Production and Engineering.
- Experience within aerospace manufacturing, NADCAP or customer-specific aerospace quality requirements would be advantageous.
- AS9100 Internal/Lead Auditor training and knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys or similar root cause techniques would be beneficial.
- Competitive salary and company pension
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Birthday Leave
- Long service awards
- Career development opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Early finish Friday
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QMS Engineer in Christchurch, Newport employer: Beagle Aircraft Ltd
At Beagle Aircraft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Christchurch. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through career development opportunities, competitive benefits including healthcare and a generous leave policy, and a focus on maintaining a safe and organised working environment. Join us to be part of a specialist aerospace manufacturing team where your contributions directly impact the quality and safety of aerospace components.
