Quality Engineer: Autonomous Systems Manufacturing

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in the UK seeks a Quality Engineer to own production quality across in‑house facilities, including wire harness, composites, electronics, and engine/test assembly. You will apply APQP, PFMEA and control plans to link risks to inspection controls.

Ideal candidates have experience in aerospace/defence with CAPA, PFMEA, and First Article Inspection, plus IPC/WHMA‑A‑610 and NDT familiarity to support ongoing ramp‑up.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing (aerospace/defence) with complex assembly.
• Hands-on APQP and PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and approvals.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (EN/AS 9102).
• Root cause analysis and CAPA using 8D / 5 Whys / Ishikawa.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-610 electronics workmanship standards.
• Understanding of NDT requirements.
• Reading engineering drawings, GD&T and MSA.
• Strong documentation and traceability for audits.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management.
• BPSS compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own production quality processes across in‑house manufacturing operations.
• Apply APQP principles and establish robust quality controls.
• Support product approvals and ensure manufacturing meets requirements.
• Manage nonconformances, containment, CAPA and root cause actions.
• Review FACT/VAT records and ensure complete quality evidence for release.
• Establish traceability, build records and calibration systems.

Skills

APQP & PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

First Article Inspection

Root Cause Analysis

8D & 5 Whys

Ishikawa

GD&T

MSA

ISO 9001

BPSS compliance

Education

CQI / CQE certification

Tools

AS9100

IPC-A-610

NDT

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in the UK seeks a Quality Engineer to own production quality across in‑house facilities, including wire harness, composites, electronics, and engine/test assembly. You will apply APQP, PFMEA and control plans to link risks to inspection controls.

Ideal candidates have experience in aerospace/defence with CAPA, PFMEA, and First Article Inspection, plus IPC/WHMA‑A‑610 and NDT familiarity to support ongoing ramp‑up.