Aerospace Quality Engineer – NPI & Compliance

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career develop-

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing facility in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to drive quality improvements while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role involves handling non-conformances, MRB activities, internal and external audits, maintaining QMS/IMS, and supporting calibration and inspection equipment — all with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements
• Experience conducting internal and/or external audits
• Sound understanding of QMS/IMS and NCR/MRB processes

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances with robust CAPAs
• Support MRB activities and concession management
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS documentation and processes
• Assist with calibration management and verification of inspection equipment
• Analyze quality data to drive continuous improvements
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and quality documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to resolve issues
• Produce quality reports and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Prepare and manage PFEA/APQP files and FAIRs

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Auditing

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Gauges

Job description

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing facility in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to drive quality improvements while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role involves handling non-conformances, MRB activities, internal and external audits, maintaining QMS/IMS, and supporting calibration and inspection equipment — all with a focus on continuous improvement and