Junior Quality Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Birchanger; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer for a permanent position in Birchanger, UK. This role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, allowing you to grow into a competent Quality Engineer. Responsibilities include supporting internal audits, managing Non-Conformance Reports, and assisting with quality assessments. If you have a willingness to learn and a detail-focused mindset, this opportunity to work in aerospace manufacturing could jumpstart your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive environment

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in Quality Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to quality standards and auditing processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured training to become a competent Quality Engineer.
• Assist with internal audit activities and support external audits.
• Support the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Assist with PPAP and supplier assessments.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Rare opportunity for an aspiring Quality Engineer or Mechanical Inspector to develop their career with an established aerospace parts manufacturer. This role has a structured plan to train and develop you into a senior quality engineer. This role supports the Quality and Inspection teams across inspection, auditing and quality reporting, offering hands‑on experience and structured training in manufacturing quality at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structured training to develop the skills to become a competent Quality Engineer.
• Assist with internal audit activities and support external audits (e.g. customer, Nadcap).
• Support the management of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) for customers, internal processes and suppliers.
• Assist with PPAP, supplier assessments, monitoring of quality objectives, 8D and related activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in the field of Quality Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑focused with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous exposure to quality standards and auditing processes is desirable.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and professional development to kick‑start your quality career.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.
• The chance to work alongside experienced industry experts and gain real‑world aerospace experience.
• Clear pathways for career progression within the company.

This is a permanent position. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.