Aerospace Quality Lead Engineer - Growth & New Factory

Technical Network Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer in Birmingham. The role leads the quality assurance function, oversees the quality team and interacts with Operations and suppliers to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will have hands-on problem solving, strong quality toolbox, knowledge of AS9100/ EN9100, and the ability to drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and CAPA processes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a complex/precision engineering/manufacturing facility producing parts for Aerospace, Defence or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience of root cause analysis, corrective action and tools such as PFMEA, PPAP/APQP, Control Plans, First Article Inspection.
• AS/EN9100 quality management systems maintenance and auditing.
• Confident communicator who can set expectations, delegate, challenge and support others.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for better ways of working and encouraging ideas from the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise the production focused Quality team.
• Main contact for all in-production quality issues and questions.
• Monitor and report key quality measures (e.g. defects, non-conformances) and drive corrective and preventive actions using root cause analysis.
• Ensure drawings, specifications and customer requirements are followed, including through regular product & process audits.
• Lead problem solving and RCA to control and close out non-conformances.
• Work closely with Operations, Supplier Quality and Project Quality to resolve issues and keep product flowing on time, to the right quality and cost.
• Support internal and external audits and help maintain EN9100 / AS9100 and other approvals.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members and wider operations staff in good quality practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

PPAP/APQP

Control Plans

First Article Inspection

AS9100 knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Quality toolbox

Job description

Technical Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer in Birmingham. The role leads the quality assurance function, oversees the quality team and interacts with Operations and suppliers to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will have hands-on problem solving, strong quality toolbox, knowledge of AS9100/ EN9100, and the ability to drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and CAPA processes.