Aerospace Quality Engineer — AI-Driven Audits & Compliance

New Appointments Group; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to join an established engineering environment in Margate, Kent. You will report to the Quality Manager and support quality systems, regulatory compliance, audits and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include maintaining AS9100/AS9110 and EASA Part 145 approvals, leading internal and supplier audits, managing non-conformances, driving improvement, calibrations, training, and collaborating closely with engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated aerospace, aviation, MRO, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or AS9110.
• Internal auditing and auditor training experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Desirable: EASA Part 145, FAA, EN4179/NDT, supplier auditing or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support quality approvals including AS9100, AS9110 and EASA Part 145.
• Support and conduct internal, supplier, customer and third‑party audits.
• Manage non-conformances and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain calibration, authorisation and training systems.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions and documentation.
• Support EN4179 and NDT requirements.
• Deliver quality and regulatory training where required.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to use AI to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Regulated aerospace experience

AS9100/AS9110 knowledge

Auditing and auditor training

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Multitasking in cross-functional teams

Job description

New Appointments Group is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to join an established engineering environment in Margate, Kent. You will report to the Quality Manager and support quality systems, regulatory compliance, audits and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include maintaining AS9100/AS9110 and EASA Part 145 approvals, leading internal and supplier audits, managing non-conformances, driving improvement, calibrations, training, and collaborating closely with engineering and