Quality Engineer

Reed; Grays; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to support its quality and compliance function. This full-time role includes conducting audits, resolving non-conformance issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in aerospace quality systems, particularly AS9100 standards, and strong communication skills. This position offers the chance to make a real impact in a precision engineering environment with competitive pay and excellent benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Death-in-service cover

Long-service awards

Early Friday finish

Opportunity to influence improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing is essential.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Capability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis using methodologies like 8D and Fishbone.
• Manage internal non-conformance reporting.
• Collaborate to prevent quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role

Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102

Auditing and non-conformance management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Ability to collaborate across departments

Job description

Quality Engineer – Aerospace

Location: BasildonSalary:COMPETITIVE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCEHours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00 | Friday 07:30–12:30Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established aerospace manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support and strengthen its quality and compliance function. This role offers the opportunity to play a hands‑on part in maintaining aerospace standards, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

Working within a precision engineering environment, the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of aerospace quality systems and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death-in-service cover
• Long‑service awards
• Early Friday finish
• Opportunity to influence and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against AS9100 and customer‑specific requirements
• Investigate customer complaints and rejections, implementing corrective actions
• Lead root‑cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone and 5 Whys
• Manage internal non‑conformance reporting and resolution
• Work cross‑functionally to identify, address and prevent quality issues
• Support ongoing continuous improvement and best‑practice initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards
• Experience with auditing, non‑conformance management and corrective action processes
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively across departments

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of quality within a high‑precision aerospace environment. The role offers real influence, autonomy, and the chance to work with a business that values compliance, improvement and engineering excellence.

If you are a Quality Engineer looking for a role where your expertise will make a tangible impact, this opportunity is well worth exploring.