Aerospace Quality Assurance Engineer (AS9100)

Thompson Aero; Portadown; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory Pension

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Learning and development opportunities

Dedicated parking

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer in Systems to support and enhance quality systems within aerospace manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, support audits, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating between Quality Systems and Production.

The role emphasizes AS9100 knowledge, process validation, and aerospace compliance, with a strong focus on documentation, problem solving, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and preferably CAA Part 21G and/or Part 145.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Third level qualification and/or 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, technical teams and all areas of the business.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities and ensure key deliverables are completed on time.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with Ideagen Q-Pulse.
• Certified Internal Auditor AS9100

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies to ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Manage, maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System and records.
• Coordinate build documentation, production information, and configuration requirements for timely release and service eligibility.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and manage the internal audit schedule.
• Support regulatory, customer and certification audits including corrective actions.
• Manage corrective actions, non-conformances and improvements with root cause analysis.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation and records.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends and risks.
• Support implementation of regulatory, customer and business requirements.
• Collaborate with all functions to improve process performance and compliance.
• Support Senior Quality Engineer with AS9100, Part 21G, and Part 145 compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Ideagen Q-Pulse

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Aero Seating in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer in Systems to support and enhance quality systems within aerospace manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, support audits, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating between Quality Systems and Production.

The role emphasizes AS9100 knowledge, process validation, and aerospace compliance, with a strong focus on documentation, problem solving, and cross-functional