Quality Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Income protection and life assurance (

Share purchase program

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee referral program

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a leading aerospace manufacturer in Coventry. This on-site role focuses on owning quality performance, ensuring product safety, compliance and reliability across the value stream.

You will audit, review FAIRs to AS9102, lead containment and RCA using 8D/5-Why/Causes & Effects, and drive continuous improvement to achieve zero defects while collaborating with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and general quality management system requirements.
• Proficiency in APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP and root cause analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with AS9100, AS9102 and other aerospace quality standards.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits, product audits and process audits.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 requirements.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D, 5-Why and Cause & Effect.
• Drive Zero Defect and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.
• Analyse key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, defect rates and audit findings.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality.
• Support APQP activity including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP.
• Ensure documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate and up to standard.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication & stakeholder management

Engineering/technical degree

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

8D problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview - Quality Engineer

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to take ownership of quality performance in a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading aerospace manufacturer as they continue to strengthen their quality function and drive world‑class standards across their operations.As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring product safety, compliance and reliability across the full value stream. You'll act as a technical specialist for product and process quality, supporting both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term improvement initiatives.This is an on‑site position based in Coventry, working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to uphold industry-leading standards.

Key Responsibilities - Quality Engineer

• Supporting compliance with AS9100, AS13100, AS9102 and other aerospace quality standards
• Conducting Layered Process Audits, product audits and process audits
• Reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 requirements
• Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why and Cause & Effect
• Driving Zero Defect and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream
• Analysing key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, defect rates and audit findings
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality performance
• Supporting APQP activity including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP
• Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate and up to standard

Key Experience & Qualifications - Quality Engineer

• Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering sector
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and general quality management system requirements
• Proficiency in APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP and root cause analysis tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent industry experience

Benefits - Quality Engineer

• Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Income protection and life assurance (3x basic salary).
• Share purchase program.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support.
• Structured career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Employee referral program.