Quality Engineer - Aerospace

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the integrity of aerospace components. The role involves conducting audits, leading root cause analyses, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in regulated industries and a degree in engineering. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience within aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of FAIRs and audit standards (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
• Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Conduct internal and supplier audits for ISO conformance.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Join ALTEN UK as a Quality Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of high-performance aerospace components. Work at the forefront of quality assurance, where FAIR reviews, internal audits, and supplier oversight directly impact flight-critical products. With access to state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering environments, this role offers the opportunity to influence product excellence and maintain compliance with aerospace regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102 and customer specifications
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure conformance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards, following up on corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa to reduce non-conformances
• Support the improvement and documentation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure site-wide compliance
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support product verification, validation, and quality planning
• Contribute to QMS training, process standardisation, and quality culture initiatives within cross-functional teams

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Needed:

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 8 years' experience within aerospace, automotive, or similarly regulated industries
• Strong working knowledge of FAIRs, non-conformance handling, and audit standards (ISO 9001 / AS9100)
• Proficient in quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and general Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and data analysis skills
• Lead Auditor certification (highly desirable)

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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