Quality Engineer (Composites / Aerospace)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Flexi-hours

Training

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer with a composites or aerospace background to join a leading advanced engineering manufacturer in Ilkeston. The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality through 8D investigations, NCR management, and audits.

The successful candidate will work within a close-knit quality team, with opportunities for progression to senior roles. The position offers 33 days holiday, flexi-hours, training and attractive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in composites or aerospace quality engineering.
• Proven track record in NCR handling, audits and CAPA.
• Skilled with 8D problem solving and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create NCRs, conduct internal and external audits using FAIRs and 8D processes.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement CAPA, drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and external stakeholders; liaise with clients.
• Work hours Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30 with some flexibility.

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D investigations

NCR management

CAPA

ERP systems

Internal/external audits

Quality tools

Tools

FAIRs

8D methodology

Job description

Quality Engineer (Composites / Aerospace)

£43,000 - £48,000 + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Flexi-Hours + Training + Company Benefits

Ilkeston

Are you a Quality Engineer from a Composites or Aerospace background, looking to join an industry-leading advanced engineering manufacturer offering varied and interesting work, who invest heavily into their employees, with clear scope for progression to Senior or Head Quality positions?

In this role you will be working within a tight-knit Quality teams playing a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards through 8D investigations, root cause analysis and ERP systems. You will manage NCRs, conduct internal and external audits, and act as a key point of contact between engineering teams, clients and external stakeholders. This is a varied, fast-paced position offering a range of tailored, internal and external training as you increase your expertise and skillset.

Founded nearly 30 years ago, this specialist manufacturer has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-performance composite components to prestigious clients across aerospace, defence and motorsport sectors. Having seen year-on-year success, this innovative company is entering an exciting period of expansion, opening new sites, strengthening its market presence and investing in growing its team to support its ambitious plans for the future.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer from a Composites or Aerospace background, looking to join a forward-thinking, innovative company where they can grow and develop their knowledge and skillset, with clear scope to progress into senior positions.

The Role:

• Creating NCRs, conducting internal and external auditing, and using quality tools such as FAIRs and 8Ds
• Carrying out root cause analysis, implementing CAPA, and driving continuous improvement
• Working with a close-knit team, liaising with internal Engineers and external stakeholders
• Monday to Friday; 8am - 4:30pm, some flexibility given

The Person:

Quality Engineer

Composites or Aerospace background

Reference number: BBBH 28148

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.