Aerospace Quality Engineer - AS9100 & CI

Reed; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Basildon to enhance its quality and compliance functions. The role includes conducting audits, managing non-conformance reports, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace quality systems, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This opportunity offers competitive pay, 25 days annual leave, and a commitment to engineering excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Death-in-service cover

Long-service awards

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Experience with auditing, non-conformance management and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against AS9100 and customer‑specific requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and rejections, implementing corrective actions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone and 5 Whys.

Skills

Experience in Quality Engineer role

Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards

Auditing skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Job description

An aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Basildon to enhance its quality and compliance functions. The role includes conducting audits, managing non-conformance reports, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace quality systems, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This opportunity offers competitive pay, 25 days annual leave, and a commitment to engineering excellence.