Quality Engineer - Aerospace
Location: Telford (with travel to Tamworth site as required)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in the Aerospace industry? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business where quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Engineer to join their team, based primarily in Telford, with occasional travel to their Tamworth, Staffordshire facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong aerospace quality background who enjoys problem-solving, maintaining high industry standards, and driving quality improvements within a manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements
- Investigating and resolving quality issues using 8D methodologies and effective root cause analysis tools
- Supporting and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 standards
- Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve quality concerns
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives and ensuring best practice is maintained
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 2 years' experience within the Aerospace industry
- Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102)
- Strong understanding of 8D problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis
- Experience supporting AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience with process audits, PFMEA, PPAP, and SPC
- Knowledge or experience of PCB manufacturing
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- On-site parking
Working Hours
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 14:30
38 hours per week
If you are a motivated Quality Engineer with aerospace experience looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
