Quality Engineer

Mirus Aircraft Seating Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Norwich is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet safety and compliance standards. You will develop Quality initiatives and maintain Quality Management Systems, conducting audits and supporting New Product Introductions. Ideal candidates bring a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and experience in quality roles in regulated industries. This position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Full company Christmas shutdown

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering role.
• Basic understanding of QMS frameworks.
• Some experience with FAI, RCA, 8D, or quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of the Company's Quality Management System.
• Conduct Internal Audits and support External Audits.
• Compile and analyze Quality data to support reporting.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO9001

AS9100

Job description

About the role

As a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer at Mirus Aircraft Seating, you will play a key role in supporting both Engineering and Manufacturing functions to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll lead the development and implementation of Quality initiatives across the full product lifecycle - from concept and prototyping to production and in-service support.

You'll support day-to-day Quality operations, assist with FMEA and Problem-Solving activities, help drive Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Error Prevention. You'll also facilitate maintenance of Quality documentation and Systems, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure adherence to Legislation, Regulations, and International Standards, including Conformity of Production requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional with experience to grow their career in a fast-paced, regulated Aerospace environment.

Apply today and come on a journey with us.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBLITLIES:

In your role as our Quality Engineer, you will:

• Facilitate the development and maintenance of the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with Part 21 Subpart G, Part 21 Subpart J, and AS9100 standards.
• Compile and maintain key Quality documents, including Quality Plans, AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), and other compliance records.
• Conduct Internal Audits, support External Audits and product inspections to verify adherence to regulatory, company and customer-specific requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype and production builds, through quality planning and implementation.
• Assist in the development of PFMEAs, process flow charts, and other risk management tools.
• Support with Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action activities.
• Working with cross-functional Teams of Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to help resolve Quality issues and support Continuous Improvement projects.
• Issue EASA Form 1 Airworthiness Certificates for dispatched goods, fulfilling signatory responsibilities.
• Compile and analyse Quality data to support reporting and decision-making.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a quality capacity, a passion for problem solving and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering role.
• Basic understanding of QMS frameworks (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• Some experience with FAI, RCA, 8D, 5 Whys, or other quality tools.
• Able to interpret technical drawings or engineering specifications.

Desirable:

• Aerospace, automotive, or similarly regulated industry experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in a quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace preferred).
• Understanding of NPI processes and quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.

Personal skills / attributes:

• Confident communicator with good attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaboration skills.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

Our benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
• 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy one week's additional annual leave each year
• Agile working. Flexible start and finish
• Early finish on a Friday
• Full company Christmas shut down
• Training and development
• Generous family friendly benefits
• SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
• Events planned throughout the year
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service award

We really want to hear from you, so don't miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Quality Engineer position. Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.