Junior Quality Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Employee benefits

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturing operation in Greater Manchester. The role offers progression into a full Quality Engineer position and supports a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will work with experienced Quality Engineers on day-to-day quality activities, drawing on your 3+ years of manufacturing experience and exposure to quality processes, inspection, and calibration. Onsite parking is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ manufacturing experience – essential.
• Experience in quality/inspection or related manufacturing function.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is desirable.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) / Integrated Management Systems (IMS) basics.
• Experience or understanding of aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Engineers with day-to-day quality activities and departmental tasks.
• Assist in maintaining product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications and required quality standards.
• Support measuring, inspection and product approval activities where required.
• Support calibration activities and maintain relevant records.
• Assist with documentation control, quality records and general department administration.
• Support compliance with QMS/IMS requirements.
• Help maintain compliance with internal procedures and 5S standards.
• Support investigation of non-conformances and basic quality issues.
• Assist with departmental reporting, data entry and general quality administration.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to support product quality and conformance.
• Support Quality Engineers in maintaining the high standards expected within an aerospace/defence manufacturing environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality/inspection knowledge

Reading drawings

QMS/IMS awareness

Aerospace standards awareness

Communication teamwork

Commitment to quality

5S consciousness

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Greater Manchester

We are supporting a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Greater Manchester who are seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to join their quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ manufacturing experience, ideally with some exposure to quality, inspection or quality-related activities, who is looking to develop their career within a structured Quality Engineering environment.

The role offers clear progression into a full Quality Engineer position over time. You will work closely with experienced Quality Engineers, supporting a range of departmental quality activities across a fast-paced, highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Quality Engineers with day-to-day quality activities and departmental tasks
• Assist in maintaining product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications and required quality standards
• Support measuring, inspection and product approval activities where required
• Support calibration activities and maintain relevant records
• Assist with documentation control, quality records and general department administration
• Support compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) / Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements
• Help maintain compliance with internal procedures and 5S standards
• Support investigation of non-conformances and basic quality issues
• Assist with departmental reporting, data entry and general quality administration
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to support product quality and conformance
• Support Quality Engineers in maintaining the high standards expected within an aerospace/defence manufacturing environment

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ work experience within a manufacturing environment – essential
• Ideally experience within a quality, inspection or quality-related manufacturing function
• Understanding of manufacturing quality functions, particularly product conformance, specifications and calibration
• Understanding of manufacturing principles from raw material through to finished product
• Experience or awareness of measuring and inspection activities
• Understanding of product approvals and quality requirements
• Basic awareness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) / Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Experience or understanding of working to aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing standards
• Understanding of calibration requirements and processes
• Awareness of COSHH and safe working practices
• Good general office and departmental administration skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Commitment to safe working practices and 5S standards

Development Opportunity

This role is designed as a progression pathway into a Quality Engineer position. Full training and development will be provided, including further exposure to aerospace/defence manufacturing standards, inspection and measuring processes, product approvals, calibration, quality systems and quality engineering activities.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Quality Engineers, supporting a range of departmental tasks while developing the knowledge and practical skills required to progress into a Quality Engineer position.

What’s on Offer

• Structured training and development pathway
• Exposure to aerospace manufacturing quality systems
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced quality team environment
• Onsite parking and employee benefits

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality