Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK-based aerospace company is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality compliance across rocket engine and propulsion programmes. This hands-on role involves participation in audits, monitoring product quality, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience in similar regulated industries (aerospace, defence) is essential.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supplier milestone reviews and audits.
• Monitor quality during manufacturing and testing phases.
• Support product assurance documentation and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Degree relevant to engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Job Description

A growing UK-based aerospace company is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality compliance across cutting-edge rocket engine and propulsion programmes. Working as part of a dynamic Quality & Product Assurance team, you’ll help ensure products meet the highest standards across their full lifecycle from design and build to test and delivery.

This hands-on engineering role is ideal for someone with experience in quality or product assurance, preferably within aerospace, defence, or other regulated engineering sectors.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Contract

£.Competitive Rate

Buckinghamshire

Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in customer and supplier milestone reviews (MPCB, MRR, TRR, DRB)
• Support and maintenance of product assurance (PA) documentation in line with ECSS and contractual requirements.
• Interpret and flow down PA requirements to suppliers; assess supplier compliance
• Monitor product quality during manufacturing and testing phases
• Assist with compiling End Item Data Packs (EIDPs) and resolving Review Item Discrepancies (RIDs)
• Support non-conformance management and root cause investigations
• Engage in internal and supplier audits (AS9100/ISO9001)

Quality Assurance Engineer

Requirements:

• Degree relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Quality or Product Assurance role within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and document management systems

Desirable:

• Experience with ECSS standards, EEE components, or materials/process qualification.
• Knowledge of EIDPs, audits, and product qualification.

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact me directly.