Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Salterforth is seeking a Quality Engineer for the structural airframe components. Responsibilities include collaborating with management, communicating quality issues, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have an AS9100 Internal auditor certification and experience in the aerospace industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes projects within a meritocratic culture that values excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Strategic impact on operational processes

Opportunity to work on high-stakes projects

Meritocratic culture

Qualifications

• Outstanding problem-solving skills and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of AS9100 QMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Communicate quality issues with customers and suppliers.
• Lead/support RCCA activities and NCR process.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Integrity

Self-motivated

IT literate

Education

AS9100 Internal auditor certification

Experience as Quality Engineer in aerospace industry

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Engineer

Location: BB18 6DX, UK

About BUOYANCY AEROSPACE

BUOYANCY AEROSPACE enables the free world’s leading aerospace, space, and defense institutions. BUOYANCY AEROSPACE was founded in 2022 to meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defense—markets underserved by a dysfunctional supply chain. We attract the most capable talent with integrity and build and leverage generative AI for digital and physical solutions. We are proud to contribute significantly to the most prestigious and complex aerospace, space, and defense platforms—some under confidential mandates.

We are not a company of promises. With active production facilities in the UK and Germany and a growing workforce of currently >150 employees, we are scaling rapidly, but already delivering to our customers.

Our culture is highly purpose-driven, constantly delivering innovation, exceptional standards, execution. This is a high-performance environment. If you seek meaningful work at the intersection of technology and defense, this is the place for you. Those looking for the comfort of a standard role are discouraged from applying.

The Role

Quality Engineer for the structural airframe components section of BUOYANCY AEROSPACE Ltd, UK.

Responsibilities

• Work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager.


• Communicate quality issues with customers and suppliers.


• Prepare First article inspection reports.


• Lead/support RCCA activities and the NCR process dealing with non-conforming products while implementing robust corrective actions.


• Generate, implement, and maintain procedures, processes, work instructions and SOPs.


• Review and manage customer specifications.


• Manage the calibration system.


• Conduct internal audits to schedule.


• Support customer and regulatory audits.


• Support the reporting of KPIs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

First and foremost, you must bring outstanding problem solving skills, strong work ethics, and integrity to the table. Furthermore, we consider the following formal requirements relevant.

• AS9100 Internal auditor certification.


• Previous experience as Quality engineer in the aerospace industry.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge of AS9100 QMS requirements.


• IT literate.


• Self-motivated and proactive.


• A clear commitment to our company values of purpose, excellence, innovation, and team culture.

What We Offer

We believe to offer something different.

• Strategic Impact: Shape critical operational processes and establish a legacy of excellence in a rapidly scaling organisation.


• Prestige and Innovation: Work on high-stakes projects that define the future of aerospace, space, and defense.


• Meritocratic Culture: Join an organisation where excellence, integrity, and results are the foundation of everything we do. We are proud of our unique team ethos, enabling and supporting each other and going the extra mile together.

At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE, we are committed to a purely merit-based environment where performance, capability, and integrity are all that matter. We do not hire based on race, religion, or any other personal characteristic protected by law; we believe in rewarding talent, dedication, integrity, and results.

To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application (motivational letter, CV, and all references) to [e-mail]