Quality Engineer - Production

Indotronix International Corporation; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace quality assurance firm is seeking a Quality Engineer to conduct quality inspections and audits. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in aviation quality assurance and strong analytical skills. The position is based in Birmingham and offers up to £33 an hour, depending on experience. This is a 15-month contract role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in aviation quality assurance.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Proven experience with Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and internal audits.
• Support quality assurance during flight testing phases.
• Review Non-Conformance Reports and support investigations.

Skills

Aviation quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Corrective action management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Engineer - Production
Location: Birmingham Airport
Role Type: 15 months - initially
Salary: Up to £33 an hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections, internal audits, and line stock checks in line with the client’s quality procedures and audit plans.
• Support quality assurance processes during the flight test phase, ensuring compliance with design, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and contribute to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and local safety investigations.
• Maintain and validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, and process standards.
• Identify non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in quality reviews for proposals, contracts, and customer requirements to ensure early quality involvement.
• Analyse process data, customer feedback, and audit findings to formulate preventive and corrective action plans.
• Represent Quality at design reviews and facilitate a strong Just Culture within the client’s Maintenance and Production organisation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in aviation quality assurance, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Proven experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and production environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with high attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of MAA, CAA, and EASA regulations (Part 145, Part M, Part 21).
• Experience in flight testing, operational maintenance, or production environments.
• Familiarity with OEM aerospace processes and procedures and experience with data analytics tools.
• A customer-focused, dependable, and adaptable professional with strong teamwork and decision-making abilities.

Note: Sponsorship cannot be provided