Aerospace Quality Engineer — QMS & Audits (Mon-Fri)

Gap Technical Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Limited is partnering with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Engineer for their Wrexham facility. The role focuses on developing and maintaining an AS9100-compliant QMS, overseeing eQMS and BI reporting, and ensuring quality records and audits are completed on time.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, manage supplier quality activities, and support PPAP/NPI processes while driving continuous quality improvements across production and supply chains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Trained in quality tools and methodologies with certificate (e.g., SPC, PPAP, CAPA).
• Trained AS9100 Internal auditor with certificate.
• Chartered Quality Engineer (CQE) credentials.
• Experience with aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with Minitab, ERP, QMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve the QMS (AS9100) and meet customer/regulatory requirements.
• Maintain eQMS, Power BI reporting, and other quality applications.
• Manage quality records and inspections, calibration status, and inspection personnel.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits including NADCAP.
• Lead supplier quality audits and development activities.
• Perform process audits including LPA, DOPs, and Control Plan compliance.
• Support customer visits and regulatory inspections; close audit findings.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Maintain NCR database and close corrective actions.
• Support APQP, PPAP submissions for NPI and product changes.
• Review contracts and ECNs, PCRs, and FMEAs relevant to production.
• Ensure production docs and release activities meet quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier development.

Skills

Aerospace quality knowledge

AS9100 internal auditor

Quality tools & methods

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

ERP

QMS systems

Job description

Gap Technical Limited is partnering with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Engineer for their Wrexham facility. The role focuses on developing and maintaining an AS9100-compliant QMS, overseeing eQMS and BI reporting, and ensuring quality records and audits are completed on time.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, manage supplier quality activities, and support PPAP/NPI processes while driving continuous quality improvements across production and supply chains.