Aerospace Quality Engineer - NPI & Continuous Improvement

DCS Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Flexible working

Generous leave

Training and development

Employee benefits

Free onsite parking

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing site in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AS9100, leading audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

You'll work with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve issues, maintain QA documentation, and support NPIs. A strong background in aerospace QA and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Solid understanding of QMS/IMS.
• Experience managing non-conformances, MRB, and concessions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/specifications.
• Experience with inspection equipment (CMM, gauges, vision systems).
• Root cause analysis capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve non-conformances with robust CAPAs.
• Support MRB activities and concession management.
• Conduct internal and support external audits.
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS.
• Support calibration management and inspection verification.
• Analyse quality data for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and update SOPs and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

AS9100 knowledge

Auditing and MRB processes

Root cause analysis

QMS/IMS understanding

Engineering drawing interpretation

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Job description

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing site in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AS9100, leading audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

You'll work with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve issues, maintain QA documentation, and support NPIs. A strong background in aerospace QA and problem-solving is essential.