Quality Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Rochford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping Discounts

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer for an aerospace precision engineering role in Rochford, Essex. The position requires hands-on quality work, strong AS9100 knowledge, and experience with first-off inspections and QMS audits.

The role involves root cause analysis, CAPA, NCR management, and participation in internal and supplier audits, with a 4-day week and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Aerospace/defence/precision engineering experience is required.
• Solid AS9100 knowledge and hands-on quality duties on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Maintain and audit the QMS to AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive CAPA actions.
• Manage NCRs and customer complaints through to closure.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support third-party audits.
• Support new product introduction and supplier quality.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

First-off inspection

Root cause analysis

Quality auditing

Engineering drawings

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer - Aerospace Precision Engineering

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Rochford, Essex

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Syntech Recruitment are working with an established aerospace precision engineering manufacturer in Essex, supplying safety-critical components to demanding programmes across the sector. AS9100 accredited, 4-day week, strong package.

If you have aerospace or precision engineering experience and a solid grounding in AS9100,

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience
• Hours: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 (37-hour week, 4-day)
• Holiday: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Health: Health Cash Plan
• Additional: Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and Shopping Discounts

Quality Engineer Role

• First-off inspections, in-process checks and final release of components
• Maintaining and auditing the QMS against AS9100 and ISO 9001
• Root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Managing NCRs and customer complaints through to closure
• Planning and conducting internal audits; supporting third-party and customer audits
• Supporting new product introduction and supplier quality
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to verify component conformance

Quality Engineer Profile

• Experience: Quality engineering background in aerospace, defence or precision engineering
• Standards: Solid working knowledge of AS9100 — you have used it, not just read it
• Inspection: Confident with first-offs, in-process inspection and final release
• Technical: Able to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment competently
• Audit: Internal auditor qualified or working towards it
• Approach: Hands-on and visible on the shop floor — not looking for a desk job

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