Quality Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career develop-

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer NPI for an aerospace manufacturing facility in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to drive quality improvements while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role involves handling non-conformances, MRB activities, internal and external audits, maintaining QMS/IMS, and supporting calibration and inspection equipment — all with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 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
• Sound understanding of QMS/IMS and NCR/MRB processes

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to non-conformances with robust CAPAs
• Support MRB activities and concession management
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits
• Maintain and improve QMS/IMS documentation and processes
• Assist with calibration management and verification of inspection equipment
• Analyze quality data to drive continuous improvements
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and quality documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to resolve issues
• Produce quality reports and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Prepare and manage PFEA/APQP files and FAIRs

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Auditing

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Gauges

Job description

Quality Engineer NPI – Aerospace Manufacturing

Greater Manchester

The Opportunity

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.

Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers, you will contribute to driving quality improvements across the business while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

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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