Aerospace Quality Engineer - Impact & Growth

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Early finish Fridays

Career development and training

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Quality Engineer in Fareham to support aerospace quality activities within the QMS, driving process improvements, audits and regulatory compliance. You will develop SPC tools, PFMEA, 8D investigations and participate in design reviews for new product introductions.

The role requires an engineering background, knowledge of aerospace standards, strong IT skills (Excel/Word/Access) and the ability to collaborate across teams to meet quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in aerospace quality with PFMEA and 8D investigations.
• Knowledge of EASA and AS9100 is advantageous.
• Strong communication and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quality engineering tools, including SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA and control plans.
• Coordinate regular quality reviews and KPIs for management.
• Investigate quality issues with internal and external stakeholders to resolution.
• Participate in product recalls as required by regulatory or customer needs.
• Support design reviews and new product introduction activities.
• Compile and maintain quality documentation and support certifying staff.
• Complete audits in line with the audit plan and maintain approvals (ISO 9001, EASA Part 21, AS9100).

Skills

SPC

Gauge R&R

FMEA

Six Sigma

Control plans

PFMEA

8D investigations

Root cause analysis

Audit processes

Lead Auditor

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Matchtech seeks a Quality Engineer in Fareham to support aerospace quality activities within the QMS, driving process improvements, audits and regulatory compliance. You will develop SPC tools, PFMEA, 8D investigations and participate in design reviews for new product introductions.

The role requires an engineering background, knowledge of aerospace standards, strong IT skills (Excel/Word/Access) and the ability to collaborate across teams to meet quality objectives.