Quality Engineer (Composites / Aerospace)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; 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 in Ilkeston with a composites or aerospace background to join a leading engineering manufacturer. You will manage NCRs, conduct audits, perform root cause analysis, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across projects.

The role offers 33 days holiday, flexi-hours, and training, with a clear path to senior quality roles as the company expands. Salary ranges from £43,000 to £48,000, with progression and benefits including a strong team

Qualifications

• Quality Engineer with composites or aerospace background.
• Experience with 8D investigations, NCRs, audits, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality tools (FAIRs).

Responsibilities

• Create NCRs and conduct internal and external audits.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive CAPA for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal engineers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Quality engineering

8D investigations

Root cause analysis

NCR management

CAPA

Audit coordination

ERP systems

FAIRs

Tools

ERP systems

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. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.