Aerospace Quality Engineer: Lead Compliance & Improvement

Michael Page; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Medical cashback

Shopping cashback

Cycle to work

EV leasing

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Aerospace Quality Engineer for a Burnley-based manufacturing and production environment. The role focuses on maintaining AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS, leading non-conformity investigations, and driving continuous improvements across engineering and production teams.

You will review drawings, perform audits, support NPI quality planning, and monitor supplier performance to ensure stringent aerospace quality.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, precision machining, CNC machining, or precision component manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with FAIRs, NCRs, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and auditing.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Proficient in quality improvement methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations into internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues using 8D, RCA, and CARs.
• Conduct internal process, product, and system audits to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams to drive quality improvements and reduce defects.
• Review and approve FAIRs in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Support customer and regulatory audits as a key quality contact.
• Analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

QMS software

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting an Aerospace Quality Engineer for a Burnley-based manufacturing and production environment. The role focuses on maintaining AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS, leading non-conformity investigations, and driving continuous improvements across engineering and production teams.

You will review drawings, perform audits, support NPI quality planning, and monitor supplier performance to ensure stringent aerospace quality.