Quality Engineer

Tritech Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defense industry is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance functions at their Wrexham facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering environments, particularly in aerospace, and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise across departments.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 BH

Life Insurance: 2 x annual salary

Qualifications

• Extensive quality experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Auditor qualified to AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100, AS9102.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Conduct First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.
• Manage non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Analytical Mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Technical Discipline

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

37.5 Hours a week

Wrexham - Site Based

Role Summary:

Tritech Group are manufacturing experts and suppliers of precision products to global Aerospace & Defence industry giants and to support our rapid growth we are recruiting for a range of positions across our UK facilities.

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance functions across our Foundry and Machine Shop operations at Tritech Group UK. This critical role ensures compliance with all applicable standards (AS9100, AS9102), drives continual improvement, and oversees internal and external audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering/manufacturing environments, ideally within aerospace or precision engineering, with a strong understanding of metallurgical processes and casting operations.

Excellent interpersonal skills together with effective communication skills are an essential part of the role. The employee will willingly undertake, upon request, any other task they are able to perform. Elements of the role may vary as new technology, procedures and equipment are introduced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems across Foundry and Machine Shop functions.
• Conduct and oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.
• Manage non-conformance investigations and implement effective root cause and corrective actions (RCCA).
• Support and drive continual improvement initiatives including KPI tracking, audit readiness, and supplier quality performance.
• Conduct and lead internal audits and support NADCAP and customer audits.
• Represent the quality department during external audits and key customer meetings.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior quality engineers and technicians.
• Act as a key liaison with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality issues and improvement projects.
• Oversee documentation and procedural control for QMS updates, work instructions, and quality records.
• Lead quality investigations and host weekly Quality Review Clinics for cross-departmental problem solving.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative and capable of motivating cross-functional teams.
• Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic.

Essential and Desired Qualifications:

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• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Mechanical, or Technical discipline.
• Auditor qualified to AS9100 (preferred) or ISO 9001 with aerospace/manufacturing sector experience.
• Significant quality experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment with a bias towards mechanical or aerospace sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and contractual quality flowdowns.
• Experience with castings, precision components, or metal processing environments.
• Practical exposure to root cause analysis, mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous involvement with NADCAP, supplier quality management, and customer complaint handling.

Package on offer:

Salary: DOE- £36000-£45000

Pension: 5% min personal contribution, Company contribution of 3%

Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 BH (Pro-rata)

Life Insurance: 2 x annual salary Death in Service

About Us

We recognise that our core strength lies in our people and have established an engaging and innovative environment to support our valued employees with delivering our organisational vision and goals.

We welcome applicants with a can – do attitude, who are proactive and have an eye for detail, to be part of our highly regarded dynamic team that works in partnership with our customers, shaping the future of aviation with advanced technologies. In return we will invest in your future and skills and will provide you, our successful candidate, options to develop further.

We are a company who pride ourselves on our good Health & Safety practices. We have a family feel within all areas of our business and would welcome the right person into our team.

Disclosure

Tritech Group UK will not discriminate against any qualified applicants we receive and take into consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

All applicants to be considered must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Confidentiality

Tritech Group respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.

ITAR Compliance Notice:

This position may involve working with or access to technologies, information, or hardware that is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, we are required to limit applications to individuals who are eligible to access ITAR-controlled materials. This typically includes UK nationals, nationals of NATO countries, and lawful permanent residents. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility as part of the recruitment process.

We recognise that our core strength lies in our people and have established an engaging and innovative environment to support our valued employees with delivering our organisational vision and goals.

We welcome applicants with a can – do attitude, who are proactive and have an eye for detail, to be part of our highly regarded dynamic team that works in partnership with our customers, shaping the future of aviation with advanced technologies. In return we will invest in your future and skills and will provide you, our successful candidate, options to develop further.

We are a company who pride ourselves on our good Health & Safety practices. We have a family feel within all areas of our business and would welcome the right person into our team.

Disclosure

Tritech Group UK will not discriminate against any qualified applicants we receive and take into consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

All applicants to be considered must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Confidentiality

Tritech Group respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.

ITAR Compliance Notice:

This position may involve working with or access to technologies, information, or hardware that is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, we are required to limit applications to individuals who are eligible to access ITAR-controlled materials. This typically includes UK nationals, nationals of NATO countries, and lawful permanent residents. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility as part of the recruitment process.