Quality Assurance Engineer

Thompson Aero; Portadown; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory Pension

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Learning and development opportunities

Dedicated parking

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer in Systems to support and enhance quality systems within aerospace manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, support audits, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating between Quality Systems and Production.

The role emphasizes AS9100 knowledge, process validation, and aerospace compliance, with a strong focus on documentation, problem solving, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and preferably CAA Part 21G and/or Part 145.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Third level qualification and/or 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, technical teams and all areas of the business.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities and ensure key deliverables are completed on time.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with Ideagen Q-Pulse.
• Certified Internal Auditor AS9100

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies to ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Manage, maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System and records.
• Coordinate build documentation, production information, and configuration requirements for timely release and service eligibility.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and manage the internal audit schedule.
• Support regulatory, customer and certification audits including corrective actions.
• Manage corrective actions, non-conformances and improvements with root cause analysis.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation and records.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends and risks.
• Support implementation of regulatory, customer and business requirements.
• Collaborate with all functions to improve process performance and compliance.
• Support Senior Quality Engineer with AS9100, Part 21G, and Part 145 compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Ideagen Q-Pulse

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

The Quality Engineer in Systems is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems and processes within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, supports internal and external audits, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation and act as a key interface between Quality Systems and Production, supporting effective coordination and communication across both areas.. A strong understanding of AS9100, process validation, and aerospace compliance standards is essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Manage, maintain and continually improve the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring processes, procedures and supporting records remain effective, controlled and aligned with applicable requirements.
• Act as the focal point between Quality Systems and Production, coordinating required build documentation, production information, product identification, design data and configuration requirements to support the timely progression, release and service eligibility of products
• Plan, conduct internal audits, while maintaining, managing and reporting on the internal audit schedule to ensure audits are completed in a structured, timely and effective manner.
• Support regulatory, customer and certification audits, including preparation, administration and support corrective actions
• Manage corrective actions, non-conformances and improvement activities through effective root cause analysis and timely closure.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation, records and associated systems in line with regulatory and company requirements
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and escape significant risks or compliance concerns.
• Support the implementation of regulatory, customer and business requirements
• Work closely with all functions to improve process performance, strengthen compliance and support structured problem-solving activities.
• Support the Senior Quality Engineer with regulatory and compliance activities, including requirements associated with AS9100, Part 21G and Part 145, as applicable.

Reward

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• Experience within an aerospace or similarly highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and preferably CAA Part 21G and/or Part 145.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Third level qualification in a related discipline and/or 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured documentation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, technical teams and all areas of the business, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities and ensure key deliverables are completed on time
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to achieve targets
• Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent problem solving and decision making
• The ability to interpret technical drawings
• Previous experience using Ideagen Quality Management System (Q Pulse)
• Certified Internal Auditor AS9100

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 15th November 2026 at 17:00.