Aerospace Quality Engineer Lead | AS9100 & FAI

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer based in Birmingham to lead a quality team in aerospace manufacturing. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AS9100, AS9102 and customer requirements, and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage non-conformances, implement CAPA actions, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve process capability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading quality teams in aerospace manufacturing.
• Lead Auditor qualification or QBE is essential.
• Solid knowledge of AS9100 QMS and AS9102 FAI experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Inspectors and Technicians, driving a prevention-focused quality culture.
• Ensure products meet engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements; monitor processes for AS9100 compliance.
• Investigate non-conformances (8D/5 Why/Ishikawa) and implement effective CAPA with MRB support.
• Lead internal audits and participate in customer/regulatory audits; maintain the QMS.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Lead Auditor qualification / QBE

Job description

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer based in Birmingham to lead a quality team in aerospace manufacturing. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AS9100, AS9102 and customer requirements, and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage non-conformances, implement CAPA actions, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve process capability.