Process Quality Engineer

Verify Europe; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace components company is seeking a Process Quality Engineer in Wolverhampton. This role supports customer programmes and requires a strong quality background, experience with product launches, and the ability to develop inspection plans. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, supporting inspections, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have experience in aerospace or automotive quality roles and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality-focused role within aerospace or automotive.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality system and AS9102 FAIR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Develop and review inspection plans and procedures.
• Support Engineering Design Reviews with quality inputs.
• Resolve technical and quality issues with production teams.

Skills

Quality-focused role experience

Reading engineering drawings and GD&T

Manual and automated inspection tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

CMM

Vision systems

AS9100 quality system experience

Job description

Seeking a Process Quality Engineer to be based on-site supporting a customer programme in Wolverhampton, working full-time, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background, experience in product launch and development environments, and the ability to develop inspection plans and optimise inspection methods to support the delivery of high-quality aerospace components.

Support Responsibilities

• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements
• Developing and reviewing inspection plans, procedures and documentation
• Supporting Engineering Design Reviews with quality input (inspection feasibility, producibility, etc.)
• Working with engineering, production and specialist teams to resolve technical and quality issues
• Supporting inspections, investigations and problem analysis during NPI and development phases
• Highlighting manufacturing and fabrication issues that impact delivery performance
• Supporting the design of inspection processes, equipment and fixturing
• Working with the APQP lead and supporting related activities
• Planning and coordinating MSA studies
• Assisting with interpretation of manufacturing data to assess process stability and capability
• Supporting advancement of inspection methods and new technologies
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the NPI team

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in a quality-focused role within aerospace or automotive (product development or NPI experience advantageous)
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Good knowledge of manual and automated inspection tools (e.g. micrometers, verniers, CMM, vision systems)
• Experience within an AS9100 quality system and familiarity with AS9102 FAIR requirements
• Understanding of drafting and modelling practices (ASME Y14.5 advantageous)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Able to interpret data and support process capability assessmentsComfortable using a range of software packages
• Based within a commutable distance of Wolverhampton
• Occasional flexibility to work outside core hours subject to business need

The role falls inside IR35.