Quality Engineer

UK Space Jobs; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire-based aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support AS9100 compliance, Nadcap activities, audit programmes, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Quality Director and work closely with production and engineering teams to drive improvements in quality performance, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, auditing and non-conformance management.
• Skilled in root cause investigation using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and PFMEA.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Nadcap experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into quality issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support and continuously improve the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, certification and Nadcap audits.
• Analyze quality data, KPIs and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineering and production teams to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework and recurring non-conformances.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Non-conformance management

Interpreting engineering drawings

Job description

Gloucestershire | Competitive Salary | Permanent

Our client is a specialist aerospace manufacturer seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing quality standards across the business. Reporting to the Quality Director, you will be responsible for supporting AS9100 compliance, Nadcap activities, audit programmes, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with production and engineering teams while driving meaningful improvements in quality performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into quality issues, utilising structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Support and continuously improve the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, certification and Nadcap audits.
• Analyse quality data, KPIs and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineering and production teams to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework and recurring non-conformances.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, auditing and non-conformance management.
• Skilled in root cause investigation using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and PFMEA.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Nadcap experience would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to join a respected aerospace business where quality is central to its success. You'll have genuine influence over quality performance, work alongside experienced engineering professionals, and contribute to the ongoing development of a business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.