At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and improve quality systems through audits and continuous improvement.
- Company: Established precision engineering firm in the aerospace and defence sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to fairness and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on quality in regulated industries.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quality Engineer or Lead Auditor with strong AS9100 knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Quality Engineer - Compliance & Auditing
We are supporting a well‑established precision engineering business operating within highly regulated sectors, including aerospace and defence.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their quality team at their Greater Manchester facility.
Purpose of the role
Ensure the business maintains compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements and internal quality systems.
This role focuses on audits, quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement rather than the day‑to‑day quality of manufactured products.
- Typical responsibilities
- Maintain and improve the QMS/IMS
- Conduct internal process and system audits
- Support external customer, AS9100 and accreditation audits
- Manage non‑conformances from a systems perspective
- Support MRB and concession processes
- Produce quality reports and KPI data
- Develop SOPs and quality documentation
- Drive corrective and preventative actions
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support calibration systems
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer requirements
- Ideal candidate
- Quality Engineer or Lead Auditor
- Strong AS9100 knowledge
- Internal auditing experience
- QMS/IMS experience
- Manufacturing background
- Previous inspection experience beneficial
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Quality Engineer Compliance in Manchester employer: DCS Recruitment Limited
As a leading specialist engineering organisation in East Hampshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the maritime, energy, and defence sectors. Join us to be part of a team that values creativity and continuous improvement, while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment.
