Quality Engineer

DCS Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Engineering in Manchester seeks a Quality Engineer focused on compliance and auditing within aerospace and defence sectors. The role concentrates on audits, quality systems, and continuous improvement, not day-to-day product quality.

You will help maintain AS9100 and internal quality processes, driving improvements across the QMS and IMS. You'll work with cross-functional teams to prepare for external audits, manage non-conformances from a systems perspective, and develop documentation to

Qualifications

• AS9100 knowledge and experience.
• Internal auditing experience.
• QMS/IMS experience.
• Manufacturing background.
• Strong auditing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS / IMS.
• Conduct internal process and system audits.
• Support external customer, AS9100 and accreditation audits.
• Manage non-conformances from a systems perspective.
• Support MRB and concession processes.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Develop SOPs and quality documentation.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Internal auditing

QMS/IMS experience

Manufacturing background

Audit reporting

Job description

Quality Engineer – Compliance & Auditing

Manchester

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.

Purpose of the role

Ensure the business maintains compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements and internal quality systems. This role focuses on audits, quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement rather than the day-to-day quality of manufactured products.

Typical responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS / IMS
• Conduct internal process and system audits
• Support external customer, AS9100 and accreditation audits
• Manage non-conformances from a systems perspective
• Support MRB and concession processes
• Produce quality reports and KPI data
• Develop SOPs and quality documentation
• Drive corrective and preventative actions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support calibration systems
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer requirements
• Quality Engineer or Lead Auditor
• Strong AS9100 knowledge
• Internal auditing experience
• QMS / IMS experience
• Manufacturing background
• Previous inspection experience beneficial