Quality Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£42.5k

Early finish on Fridays

Exposure to aerospace quality

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will support quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a highly regulated operation.

You will investigate non-conformances, contribute to APQP, FMEA, PPAP, review FAIRs and assist with AS9100 audits while ensuring traceability and supplier conformity. This role offers a path to develop in a precision engineering business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing.
• Background in low-volume, high-quality machining or precision engineering.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with FAIRs, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Contribute to NPI activities, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Quality Plans and Control Plans.
• Compile and review FAIRs, ensuring all supporting documentation is compliant.
• Verify supplier approvals, certifications and special process accreditations.
• Review manufacturing and inspection records to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Support customer quality documentation, contract reviews and specification management.
• Assist with AS9100 compliance, internal audits and customer audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

AS9100 Internal Auditor

APQP/PPAP/FMEA/Control Plans knowledge

Job description

Are you a Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace manufacturing looking to join a growing precision engineering business? We are seeking a motivated individual to support quality, compliance and continuous improvement activities across a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Contribute to NPI activities, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Quality Plans and Control Plans.
• Compile and review FAIRs, ensuring all supporting documentation is compliant.
• Verify supplier approvals, certifications and special process accreditations.
• Review manufacturing and inspection records to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Support customer quality documentation, contract reviews and specification management.
• Assist with AS9100 compliance, internal audits and customer audits.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing.
• Background in low-volume, high-quality machining or precision engineering.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with FAIRs, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• AS9100 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plans.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £42,500 salary depending on experience.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Exposure to a broad range of quality activities within aerospace manufacturing.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer looking to further develop their career within a quality-focused aerospace manufacturing business