At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality in new aerospace products from concept to production.
- Company: Established aerospace and defence manufacturer with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bi-annual performance bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Stable business with long-term contracts and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in quality engineering, ideally in regulated industries.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
Winsearch are working in partnership with a well-established and growing aerospace / defence manufacturer to recruit a Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and programme-based activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment, where you will play a key role in ensuring new products are introduced efficiently, compliantly, and right first time. You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Programmes teams, supporting the full lifecycle from concept through to production, ensuring all quality standards are achieved within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support NPI and programme activity, ensuring quality requirements are embedded from initial concept through to production
- Review engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to ensure full compliance
- Conduct and support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and associated documentation
- Raise and manage non-conformances, supporting MRB activity and driving corrective actions
- Manage concession requests and liaise with customers where required
- Support APQP / PPAP processes and documentation
- Carry out and support inspection activities using a range of methods (manual, Keyence, CMM)
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure robust processes are implemented
- Drive continuous improvement activities, identifying waste and improving efficiency
- Ensure adherence to QMS / IMS systems and aerospace / defence standards
- Support internal and external audits where required
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing environment
- Ideally time-served from an inspection background
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience working within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes from raw material through to finished product
- Experience with: FAIR / First Article Inspection, Non-conformance and MRB processes, Concessions, APQP / PPAP, QMS / IMS systems
- Hands-on experience with inspection equipment (manual tools, Keyence, CMM)
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving ability with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confident decision maker with the ability to work independently
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on waste elimination
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage at all levels
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (£36,000 - £40,000 DOE)
- Performance bonus paid every six months
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace / defence programmes
- Stable and growing business with long-term contracts
- Supportive team environment with real scope for development
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