Aerospace Quality Documentation Lead - Senior QE

Optima UK; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the UK, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own the quality documentation and aerospace compliance. Location is Nuneaton, with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and commutable from Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Leicester, Bedworth, and Tamworth.

You will manage FAIRs (AS9102) and PPAP submissions, maintain quality records, and ensure AS9100 compliance while supporting customer audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Quality Engineer experience in precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality systems and documentation requirements.
• Experience producing aerospace FAIRs (AS9102) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards.
• Prepare and manage PPAP documentation and customer quality submissions.
• Complete manufacturing feasibility studies for new and existing projects.
• Maintain and control quality documentation, procedures and records.
• Support customer audits and quality compliance activities.
• Liaise with engineering, production and customers to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace standards.
• Drive continuous improvement within quality systems and documentation processes.

Skills

AS9100

FAIRs (AS9102)

PPAP

Documentation control

Customer audits

Job description

Optima UK, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the UK, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own the quality documentation and aerospace compliance. Location is Nuneaton, with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and commutable from Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Leicester, Bedworth, and Tamworth.

You will manage FAIRs (AS9102) and PPAP submissions, maintain quality records, and ensure AS9100 compliance while supporting customer audits and continuous improvement initiatives.