Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

An established aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance its quality and compliance function. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining aerospace standards and supporting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in aerospace quality systems, including knowledge of AS9100 standards, and will effectively manage quality-related issues. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

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 continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of quality management standards.
• Experience with auditing and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis using relevant methodologies.
• Manage internal non-conformance reporting.
• Work cross-functionally to address quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Engineer experience

Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards

Auditing

Non-conformance management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

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.