Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Cambridge Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and stock

Private Medical & Dental

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support high‑precision machining and product assembly. The role is hands‑on, cross‑functional with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain, and focuses on delivering compliant, high‑quality products at pace.

You will embed quality and continuous improvement in a fast‑growing, regulated environment and work across in‑house manufacturing and supplier interfaces to ensure robust processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within regulated manufacturing (aerospace/automotive).
• Experience operating in quality systems (ISO9001, AS/EN9100, EASA Part 21 or equivalent).
• Hands-on inspection and measurement capability with CMMs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, 3D models and technical standards.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, RCCA, error proofing and DFMA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to develop, sustain and improve products and processes.
• Define, implement and maintain robust in‑process and final inspection controls for in‑house manufacturing.
• Perform dimensional inspection and investigation of non‑conformances using hand tools and Hexagon CMMs.
• Conduct should‑build vs as‑built reviews and detailed production record checks.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including inspection records, reports, log cards and Certificates of Conformance.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal non‑conformances and customer issues.

Skills

Quality Engineering

CMM Inspection

Dimensional inspection

Drawing interpretation

FMEA

RCCA

DFMA

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Hexagon CMM

ERP

MRP

PLM

Job description

Manufacturing | On site | Permanent | Cambridge

Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations across high‑precision machining and product assembly environments. This role is critical to ensuring compliant, high‑quality products are delivered at pace, while embedding a strong quality and continuous improvement culture across the organisation.

The role is hands‑on and manufacturing‑facing, working day‑to‑day with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain. It is well suited to someone who combines deep quality expertise with a practical, delivery‑focused mindset and thrives in a fast‑growing, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to develop, sustain and continuously improve products and processes
• Define, implement and maintain robust in‑process and final inspection controls for in‑house manufacturing
• Perform dimensional inspection and investigation of non‑conformance using hand measurement tools and Hexagon CMMs
• Conduct “should‑build vs as‑built” reviews and detailed production record checks
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including inspection records, reports, log cards and Certificates of Conformance
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal non‑conformances and customer issues

Requirements

• Experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Improvement role within aerospace, automotive or similar regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience operating within certified quality management systems (ISO9001, AS/EN9100, EASA Part 21 or equivalent)
• Strong hands‑on inspection and measurement capability, including CMM experience (Hexagon preferred)
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, 3D models and technical standards
• Working knowledge of quality and improvement tools such as SPC, FMEA, RCCA, error proofing and DFMA
• Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation and communicate effectively across functions

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Experience working in fast‑moving manufacturing or startup environments
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Experience with PLM, ERP or MRP systems
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience working across multi‑site or global manufacturing operations

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Private Medical & Dental
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air — low‑cost drones and cruise missiles now produced at scale by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending our way of life, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade existing defences.

We’re building low‑cost interceptors to defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them — at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains to assure delivery.

We are one of the fastest‑growing defence technology companies in history, backed by world‑class investors, and we’re hiring exceptional people to deliver manufacturing excellence at scale.If you are motivated by impact, thrive in ambitious environments, and want to build quality into systems that matter — we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.