Quality Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Sedgefield is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and compliance of aerospace products. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to uphold stringent industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has experience in quality assurance. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare options

Enhanced holidays

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality, product assurance or compliance role.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes.
• Ability to meet UK Security Clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, reliability and compliance of products.
• Implement quality assurance systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Identify, analyse and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality control processes

Testing methodologies

Statistical analysis tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Sedgefield

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Benefits: Pension, healthcare options, enhanced holidays, professional development & more

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

The Company

A rapidly expanding, innovative engineering and technology manufacturer delivering high-performance solutions across aerospace, defence, space and advanced communications markets. Known for its cutting-edge capability, strong engineering heritage and commitment to quality, the organisation is scaling up significantly and offers outstanding long-term career prospects. This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Quality Engineer and contribute to high-reliability, mission-critical programmes.

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of complex aerospace and high-performance products throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to uphold world-class standards and ensure products meet rigorous industry and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 and related industry standards.
• Lead verification and validation activities to ensure products meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
• Identify, analyse and resolve quality issues, including defects, non-conformances and process deviations.
• Work closely with engineering, design and production teams to embed quality considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Document all tests, analysis, investigations and corrective actions accurately and effectively.
• Support compliance with aerospace, space and high-reliability regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programmes to enhance product reliability and operational performance.

This position requires strong technical understanding and attention to detail, as the Quality Engineer will work on high-reliability systems where safety and performance are critical.

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven experience in a quality, product assurance or compliance role, ideally within aerospace, defence, space or high-reliability engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes, testing methodologies and verification techniques.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools, data evaluation and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, materials and engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and influence quality outcomes.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities may evolve in line with business or customer requirements.

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace, space and high-performance engineering programmes.
• Join a growing organisation that invests heavily in innovation, people and advanced manufacturing capability.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping product quality and reliability.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities for an ambitious Quality Engineer.
• Supportive and collaborative environment where engineering excellence is valued.
• Ideal for a motivated Quality Engineer seeking long-term growth within a forward-thinking technical organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Quality Engineer to make a significant impact within a dynamic, advanced engineering business. If you're driven by quality excellence and technical challenge, we'd love to hear from you.