Aerospace Quality Engineer - Audit Lead & Process Improvement

Owen Daniels; Livingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Pension 10% match

Profit related bonus scheme

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role within the aerospace and power generation sectors. The role focuses on supporting the Quality Manager, maintaining regulatory approvals, and driving product and process improvements to ensure customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have aerospace quality experience, AS9100 auditing, Six Sigma training, and strong Excel data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer with process improvement focus.
• AS9100 auditor qualification is required.
• Six Sigma trained and problem-solving oriented.
• Strong data analysis using Excel; familiarity with Minitab is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint for reporting.
• Experience writing technical/quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager to pursue business objectives.
• Maintain regulatory and third-party approvals.
• Identify, develop and implement product and process improvements.
• Ensure production continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Improve quality, cost, and delivery metrics continuously.
• Meet customer expectations on delivery and quality.
• Update calibration databases; train calibration staff; manage calibration houses.
• Lead internal audit program including AS9100 audits.
• Support external audits and customer visits.
• Maintain Quality Management System compliance.
• Support Non-Conformance processes and root cause actions.
• Lead weekly MRB meetings to reduce non-conformances.
• Maintain Corrective Action Log and training for signatories.
• Support First Article Inspection and Production Part Approval processes.
• Support traceability requirements and maintain revision-controlled specifications.

Skills

Aerospace QA Engineer

AS9100 Auditor

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Excel analytics

MS Office

Quality reporting

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role within the aerospace and power generation sectors. The role focuses on supporting the Quality Manager, maintaining regulatory approvals, and driving product and process improvements to ensure customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have aerospace quality experience, AS9100 auditing, Six Sigma training, and strong Excel data analysis skills.