Design Quality Engineer

iO Associates; Broughton; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace manufacturer in Broughton is looking for a Design Quality Engineer to join their Quality Engineering team. This role involves leading quality improvement projects, conducting root cause analysis, and enhancing product performance. Candidates should have a background in Quality or Engineering, with experience in project management and communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to work on international aerospace programmes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Quality or Engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience in project management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver quality improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product and process quality.
• Support quality standards deployment across engineering teams.

Skills

Quality engineering background

Root cause analysis techniques (8D, 9S)

Project management

Process improvement initiatives

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Design Quality Engineer - Aerospace Sector | Broughton | £35 per hour | Contract

A leading global aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Design Quality Engineer to join its Quality Engineering - Airframe Wing team based at the Broughton site. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting international programmes across Europe, America, and Asia, ensuring design quality, process reliability, and continuous improvement within the engineering function.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering and supplier teams to identify and resolve quality issues, enhance product performance, and maintain strict adherence to design and process standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Resposibilities:

• Lead and deliver quality improvement projects to meet engineering performance targets.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product and process quality.
• Support the deployment and application of quality standards across engineering teams.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven background in Quality or Engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis techniques (8D, 9S) and FMEA.
• Experience in project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world‑class aerospace engineering programmes and collaborate with international teams in a high‑performance environment.