At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing and manage a dynamic team of Quality Engineers.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace engineering company with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in aerospace quality while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in aerospace quality assurance and strong knowledge of AS9100 standards required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a busy aerospace engineering manufacturing company. You will be a member of the business’s Senior Leadership Team with a dotted line reporting to the Group Quality Management Systems Manager.
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Quality Engineer are to support the business in Quality Assurance activities to ensure compliance with AS9100 and Customer Quality Requirements. You will support the Group Quality Management Systems Manager who is responsible for the QMS and customer/external audits. You’ll also manage the Quality Team and all activity performed by them, specifically in the production of control plans, FAIRs and internal NC Process.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Maintain and improve the QMS and lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
- Support NPI by developing and approving inspection plans, control plans, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102
- Support APQP + PPAP activities; approving supplier PPAP submissions + monitor ongoing compliance
- Review engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability and quality risks
- Lead root cause analysis (using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams) + drive corrective and preventive actions
- Maintain quality documentation, procedures, records and prepare reports for management review
- Ensure traceability and configuration control of aerospace components
- Monitor KPIs such as scrap, rework, and yield
What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrable experience in aerospace manufacturing in a Quality Assurance role
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality standards – this is key!
- Experience and understanding of engineering drawings + inspection techniques and tools (CMM, gauges, etc.)
- Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving + knowledge of NADCAP, APQP and PPAP processes
- Experience with customer requirements from major aerospace OEMs
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Leadership and mentoring capability
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Engineering or quality-related qualifications
Senior Quality Engineer employer: Seismic
Join a leading aerospace engineering manufacturing company in Bristol, where your expertise as a Senior Quality Engineer will be valued within a dynamic and supportive work culture. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth through continuous training, and the opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team that drives innovation and quality excellence in the aerospace sector. Experience a collaborative environment that prioritises quality assurance and compliance, ensuring you make a meaningful impact in the industry.
