Quality Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Flexible working

Generous leave

Training and development

Employee benefits

Free onsite parking

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing site in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AS9100, leading audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

You'll work with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve issues, maintain QA documentation, and support NPIs. A strong background in aerospace QA and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience conducting internal and/or external audits.
• Solid understanding of QMS/IMS.
• Experience managing non-conformances, MRB, and concessions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/specifications.
• Experience with inspection equipment (CMM, gauges, vision systems).
• Root cause analysis capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve non-conformances with robust CAPAs.
• Support MRB activities and concession management.
• Conduct internal and support external audits.
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS.
• Support calibration management and inspection verification.
• Analyse quality data for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and update SOPs and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

AS9100 knowledge

Auditing and MRB processes

Root cause analysis

QMS/IMS understanding

Engineering drawing interpretation

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Job description

Quality Engineer NPI - Aerospace Manufacturing

We are supporting a well-established precision engineering business operating within highly regulated sectors, including aerospace and defence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their quality team at their Greater Manchester facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and concession management
• Conduct internal audits and support external customer and accreditation audits
• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS/IMS)
• Support the maintenance of industry approvals and accreditations
• Assist with calibration management and verification of inspection equipment
• Analyse quality data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues
• Produce quality reports and communicate findings to key stakeholders as required
• Compiling PFEA/APQP files and structures
• Compiling / quality assurance of FAIRs

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements
• Experience conducting internal and/or external audits
• Sound understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS/IMS)
• Experience managing non-conformances, MRB activities, and concession processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection equipment including manual gauges, CMM, and vision systems such as Keyence
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous time-served inspection experience would be advantageous
• Exposure to Nadcap requirements would be highly desirable
• Knowledge of FAIR preparation and APQP/PPAP processes would be beneficial

What's on Offer

• Biannual performance bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits and retail discounts
• Free onsite parking

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