Quality Engineer in Redditch

Quality Engineer will complement the quality function and will play a key role in ensuring that quality processes, standards, and procedures are adhered to across the Mettis manufacturing operation. This is a technically demanding role requiring detailed knowledge of aerospace specifications relating to metal forming, heat treatment, and other NADCAP-accredited special processes.

You will provide technical quality support to operations, coach shop-floor teams in good quality practices, conduct compliance audits, verify specification requirements, and lead process improvements to enhance product conformity. The role will also support a wide range of customer-facing quality activities including DQR, Engineering concessions, escape investigations, APQP, SPC analysis, FAIRs, and corrective action management.

As a condition of employment successful candidates are required to satisfy ITAR (International Traffic In Arms Regulations) compliance and must fulfil the following before commencing this role:

• Currently hold the legal Right to Work in the UK
• Fulfil a DBS clearance
• Provide a consistent 5-year UK domicile
• Pass Drugs & Alcohol screening at the start of their Mettis employment

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical quality support to operations and coach teams in good quality practices.
• Conduct quality compliance audits across all manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee and support the FAIR process (VIS FAIR/FAIRS).
• Develop and deploy process improvements to enhance product quality and conformance.
• Verify specification requirements using Mettis and customer documentation.
• Review and update quality documentation to ensure procedures remain accurate and current.
• Support cross-functional reviews, customer interactions, and business meetings.
• Assist in the Internal Quality Auditing System.
• Support the delegation of quality approval within operational teams.
• Provide DQR support, training, and development activities.
• Oversee product release processes to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Liaise effectively with customers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Respond to customer concerns, queries, and quality escape events.
• Assist with Engineering concession generation and disposition.
• Lead and support FOD prevention initiatives.
• Conduct APQP activities including MSA and SPC data analysis.
• Perform corrective action investigations and manage the 8D process.
• Support MRB activities.
• Undertake any additional quality-related duties as required.

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all EHS and legislative standards.
• Adhere to PPE and all Mettis safety policy requirements.
• Comply with occupational health requirements.
• Promote safe working practices at all times.
• Participate in risk assessments and support “near miss” mitigation activities.

Quality Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive approach to improving product quality.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Flow down technical and quality information to relevant departments.
• Work with Engineering teams to incorporate process improvements into manufacturing methods.

Delivery & Cost Responsibilities

• Support Procurement and Planning to minimise delays, reduce backlog, and maintain on-time delivery.
• Liaise with Manufacturing, Laboratory, and Conformance teams to ensure cost-effective and compliant manufacturing methods.

People Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive teamwork to support Quality and meet customer expectations.
• Maintain high standards of written and verbal communication internally and externally.
• Work in compliance with all Mettis HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, HNC, or relevant experience.
• Demonstrable Quality experience in aerospace or a similar high-compliance environment.
• Understanding of AS9100 and aerospace prime supplier requirements.
• Knowledge of aerospace forging processes and methods.
• Appreciation of aerospace materials and process-related specifications.
• Materials or manufacturing engineering background.
• Experience with forging or hot metal forming (desirable).
• Ability to use company IT systems or similar platforms to perform quality duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of auditing principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience with FAIRs, APQP, MSA, SPC, 8D, and corrective action systems.
• Analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of special processes (heat treatment, forming, NADCAP disciplines).
• Ability to review, update, and control quality documentation.
• Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Customer-facing confidence and relationship-management skills.
• Coaching, facilitation, and influencing capability.
• Lean tool deployment experience with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Document control and procedural amendment competence.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and action-driven approach.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Pension: 3% Employer & 5% Employee contribution

Employee benefits: rewards, and wellbeing platform (Perkbox), Free on-site parking, Cycle to work scheme, Company events, Employee referral programme, Sick pay (after probationary period)

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in agreement with the job holder. The postholder must comply with all policies and procedures issued by or on behalf of Mettis Aerospace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mettis Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.