Aerospace Quality Engineer (NPI) – Audits & Improvements

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career developmt.

Employee benefits and retail discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is supporting a well-established precision engineering business in Greater Manchester. We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join the quality team and drive improvements across manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers.

You will investigate non-conformances, support MRB and concession activities, conduct internal audits, maintain QMS/IMS, and assist with calibration and inspection equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CMM, vision systems and inspection equipment.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support MRB activities and concession management.
• Conduct internal audits; assist external audits.
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS.
• Analyze quality data to identify improvements.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Produce quality reports for stakeholders.
• Support calibration management and verification of inspection equipment.
• Compile PFEA/APQP files and FAIRs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Aerospace manufacturing

AS9100 knowledge

Audit experience

Root cause analysis

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Manual gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

DCS Recruitment is supporting a well-established precision engineering business in Greater Manchester. We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join the quality team and drive improvements across manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers.

You will investigate non-conformances, support MRB and concession activities, conduct internal audits, maintain QMS/IMS, and assist with calibration and inspection equipment.