Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer – Travel & Growth

Owen Daniels; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

On-site parking

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality across the supply chain and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams in a hands-on, aerospace context.

You’ll lead supplier improvement activities, investigate non-conformances with structured problem solving, and support compliance with AS9100/AS9102. Expect site-based work with travel across the UK and EMEA, and a strong focus on ownership and career development.

Qualifications

• Technical/engineering background with quality focus in manufacturing or supplier-facing roles.
• Aerospace experience and knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with 8D, root-cause analysis, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
• Experience with supplier audits, development or performance improvement.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on attitude, ownership, and willingness to learn.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and aerospace standards (EASA Part 21/Part 145) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support across the supply chain and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Lead supplier improvement activities including audits, reviews, containment and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive root cause and corrective actions (8D).
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support AS9100 compliance.
• Analyse supplier data to identify improvements and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Aerospace experience

AS9100/AS9102 knowledge

8D problem solving

Supplier audits

Communication skills

SAP or MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

EASA Part 21/Part 145 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality across the supply chain and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams in a hands-on, aerospace context.

You’ll lead supplier improvement activities, investigate non-conformances with structured problem solving, and support compliance with AS9100/AS9102. Expect site-based work with travel across the UK and EMEA, and a strong focus on ownership and career development.