Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Engineering

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Rochford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping Discounts

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer for an aerospace precision engineering manufacturer on the Essex shop floor.

You will own inspections end-to-end, drive AS9100 quality standards, and support NCRs and supplier quality. This role operates a 37-hour week over four days and offers a strong package.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/precision engineering quality roles.
• Solid AS9100 knowledge and hands-on shop floor experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment.
• Experience auditing and handling NCRs.
• Internal auditor qualification or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-off inspections, in-process checks and final release of components.
• Maintain and audit the QMS against AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Root cause analysis and drive CAPA.
• Manage NCRs and customer complaints through to closure.
• Plan and conduct internal audits; support third-party audits.
• Support new product introduction and supplier quality.
• Read drawings to verify conformance.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

First-off inspection

In-process inspection

Final release of components

Reading engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

CAPA handling

Inspection equipment

Tools

Inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, CMM)

Job description

Monday - Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Syntech Recruitment are working with an established aerospace precision engineering manufacturer in Essex, supplying safety-critical components to demanding programmes across the sector. AS9100 accredited, 4-day week, strong package. They need a Quality Engineer who knows their way around a shop floor, can own inspections end-to-end and will drive quality standards without needing to be managed. If you have aerospace or precision engineering experience and a solid grounding in AS9100, apply.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience
• Hours: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 (37-hour week, 4-day)
• Holiday: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Health: Health Cash Plan
• Additional: Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and Shopping Discounts

Quality Engineer Role

Hands-on quality role working across the production floor and inspection function. Duties will include:

• First-off inspections, in-process checks and final release of components
• Maintaining and auditing the QMS against AS9100 and ISO 9001
• Root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Managing NCRs and customer complaints through to closure
• Planning and conducting internal audits; supporting third-party and customer audits
• Supporting new product introduction and supplier quality
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to verify component conformance

Quality Engineer Profile

• Experience: Quality engineering background in aerospace, defence or precision engineering
• Standards: Solid working knowledge of AS9100 - you have used it, not just read it
• Inspection: Confident with first-offs, in-process inspection and final release
• Technical: Able to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment competently
• Audit: Internal auditor qualified or working towards it
• Approach: Hands-on and visible on the shop floor - not looking for a desk job

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