Aerospace Quality Engineer – NPI & Audits

DCS Engineering; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

DCS Engineering in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the NPI team in aerospace manufacturing. You will drive quality improvements, support MRB activities, audits, and QMS maintenance while collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in quality engineering within manufacturing, with aerospace experience and AS9100 knowledge. Experience with CMM/vision systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience performing internal and external audits.
• Solid understanding of QMS/IMS.
• Experience handling non-conformances, MRB and concession processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Experience with inspection tools: gauges, CMM and vision systems.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to Nadcap, FAIR, APQP/PPAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-conformances and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support MRB activities and concession management.
• Conduct internal and support external audits.
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS documentation.
• Help sustain industry approvals and accreditations.
• Coordinate calibration management and verify inspection equipment.
• Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers on quality issues.
• Produce quality reports and share findings with stakeholders.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Audits (internal/external)

QMS/IMS understanding

Non-conformance management

MRB/concession processes

Reading engineering drawings

Statistical/quality data analysis

Tools

CMM inspection equipment

Keyence vision systems

Job description

DCS Engineering in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the NPI team in aerospace manufacturing. You will drive quality improvements, support MRB activities, audits, and QMS maintenance while collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in quality engineering within manufacturing, with aerospace experience and AS9100 knowledge. Experience with CMM/vision systems is a plus.