Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer – Denham, Buckinghamshire Precision. Problem-solving. Progress. Join Martin-Baker, the world’s leading ejection seat manufacturer, where engineering excellence quite literally saves lives. Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission. At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture, and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability, and attention to detail are critical. We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, but we are also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability, and a long-term commitment to its people, products, and customers. Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain, or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful. With over 7,700 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact. The Opportunity As a Quality Control (QC) Engineer based at our Denham site, you will step into a vital, high-stakes role supporting our manufacturing operations. You will find an autonomous, collaborative environment where your technical precision directly drives continuous improvement and helps us achieve zero defects across all aspects of quality and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to act as the core link between production, engineering, and quality teams. You will work within a highly supportive environment to resolve complex technical issues, strengthen critical processes, and ensure every single part meets the rigorous, life-saving standards that define Martin-Baker. What You’ll Do * Zero-Defect Leadership: Support manufacturing operations by coordinating remedial and improvement activities to eliminate quality defects. * Material Disposition: Confidently evaluate and disposition reject parts, ensuring all strict specification and production requirements are flawlessly met. * Root Cause Analysis: Resolve customer concerns using best-practice quality tools and robust engineering problem-solving methodologies. * Performance Tracking: Measure, analyse, and report manufacturing quality performance utilising the corporate Quality Scorecard. * Process Auditing: Conduct rigorous spot checks and internal process audits to assess conformance, swiftly implementing effective corrective actions. * Documentation Review: Support technical reviews of critical production documentation, including process specifications, engineering drawings, and test procedures. * External Audit Support: Assist with external regulatory audits and ensure the timely, robust closure of all non-conformances. What We’re Looking For * Qualifications: Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (essential). * Industry Experience: A proven background within aerospace, defence, or automotive manufacturing environments (essential). * Standards Expertise: Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or automotive quality standards (essential). * Quality Toolkit: Skilled in root cause analysis, corrective/preventative actions, and continuous improvement tools such as 8D, Lean, and Six Sigma (essential). * Communication & Influence: High level of professionalism with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive change across multi-functional teams (essential). * Analytical Mindset: A methodical approach to problem-solving backed by exceptional attention to detail (essential). * Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values. Our Values At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability, and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly, and act with care because the work we do matters. What We Offer * Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own * Life Assurance * Lunchtime finish on a Friday * Personalised training and development plan * Healthcare plan * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave * Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform) * Occupational Health team * Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme * Cycle to work scheme How to Apply / Your Interview Journey Please submit your CV and, should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills, and expertise you can bring to the role. Hit "Apply Now" After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch. * Initial Telephone Interview: A detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. * First Stage Interview: An initial virtual discussion (via Teams) with the Hiring Manager to explore your background, motivations, and technical engineering suitability. * Final Stage Interview: A face-to-face formal interview at our Denham site with members of the leadership team, allowing you to demonstrate your technical capability and approach. We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements