Quality Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd

Bitton

On-site

GBP 49,500 - 60,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health care cash plan

DIS benefit

Onsite Free Parking

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will lead and develop a team of engineers and inspectors to ensure AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.

The role involves maintaining the quality management system, supporting new product introductions, and leading supplier quality activities. The package includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 and customer requirements.
Experience with inspection techniques and tools.
Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers.
Support new product introduction activities including inspection plans and AS9102 FAIR approval.
Assist with APQP and PPAP activities including supplier PPAP approval.
Review drawings to identify quality and manufacturing risks.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone tools.
Monitor supplier quality performance and conduct supplier audits.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Lead a team

Inspection techniques

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Communicator

Quality systems

Manufacturing quality

Education

Engineering or quality qualification

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Do you have a strong background in aerospace or similar engineering sectors with a strong understand of AS9100? Can you lead and develop a team of skilled engineers and inspectors? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will be a key part of the business as a member of the senior leadership team, and you will ensure the Quality assurance activities comply with AS9100 and Customer Requirements.

The Company

Our client specialises in machining complex machined parts for the aerospace industry. They’re an established business in their field and work with market-leading names to assist them with the manufacturing of parts.

The Role

Maintain and Improve the Quality Management System
Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
Support new product introduction activities, including inspection plans, control plans, and AS9102 FAIR approval
Assist with APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier PPAP approval and compliance checks
Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify quality and manufacturing risks
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone tools
Monitor supplier quality performance and carry out supplier audits and development activities
Maintain quality documents, records, and aerospace traceability requirements
Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield

About you

Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering
Strong knowledge of AS9100
Experience with inspection techniques and tools
Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Confident communicator, able to engage customers, auditors, and internal teams
Experience with managing and developing skilled technical staffKnowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods
Relevant engineering or quality qualification (or equivalent experience)

The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm, and 7:30am – 12:30pm on Friday.

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