Quality Engineer – Defence/Aerospace & Continuous Improvement

CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality performance across manufacturing operations in a defence-focused setting. You will lead investigations, support product release activities and implement improvements delivering measurable business impact.

Working with production, engineering and supply chain, you will support audits and continuous improvement, mentoring teams and acting as a technical authority within quality. EN9100/AQAP knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace/defence/auto).
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and root-cause methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting audits, quality investigations and compliance.
• Defence standards (Def Stan) or AQAP knowledge.
• FAIR/AS9102 experience.
• PFMEA and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support production in achieving quality, delivery and performance objectives.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead root cause analyses using 8D/5 Whys/Fishbone.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs; drive CAPAs.
• Conduct product audits and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Support FAIRs and quality documentation per EN9102.
• Lead MRBs and support DRBs.
• Act as interface between manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality.
• Assist with internal/external audits including EN9100 accreditation.
• Contribute to PFMEA, technical investigations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

Defence standards

QRQC

SQCDP

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CMM inspection

CMM programming

Job description

CBSbutler is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality performance across manufacturing operations in a defence-focused setting. You will lead investigations, support product release activities and implement improvements delivering measurable business impact.

Working with production, engineering and supply chain, you will support audits and continuous improvement, mentoring teams and acting as a technical authority within quality. EN9100/AQAP knowledge is preferred.