Project Quality Assurance Engineer — Aerospace & Compliance

Matchtech Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Project Quality Assurance Engineer to drive quality across complex aerospace and defence projects. Reporting to the Quality and Compliance function, you will develop and implement project quality plans, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

You will collaborate with project, engineering and production teams to drive quality performance, optimise processes and deliver products

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Engineering/QA within regulated environments such as aerospace or defence.
• Qualified Internal Auditor; IRCA Lead Auditor is a plus.
• Experience in continuous improvement and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project and product quality plans to meet requirements.
• Define and oversee quality assurance activities via approved plans and controls.
• Audit projects, processes, and products per AS9100; ensure compliance.
• Perform in-process, final and first article inspections.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and quality.
• Review and optimise quality procedures for efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Champion quality culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

AS9100 auditing standards

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Project Quality Assurance Engineer to drive quality across complex aerospace and defence projects. Reporting to the Quality and Compliance function, you will develop and implement project quality plans, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

You will collaborate with project, engineering and production teams to drive quality performance, optimise processes and deliver products