Senior Quality Engineer

ES Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension & Holidays

Job summary

ES Recruit is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer in Manchester to lead QA across fabrication, welding, and NDT operations within a high-technology aerospace manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, plus driving continual improvement through audits and RCA.

The successful candidate will coordinate internal and supplier audits, resolve non-conformances promptly, and support new product introductions while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Aerospace experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience with QA standards and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across fabrication, welding, and non-destructive testing operations.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct and manage internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring prompt resolution of non-conformances.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and lead quality improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Auditing experience

Root cause analysis

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

NADCAP

FAIRs

PPAP

APQP

8Ds

5Ys

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Quality Engineer to join a leading organisation within the high-technology engineering sector. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking to take the next step in their career, working within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and innovation are key priorities.

This position would suit a confident and proactive Quality Engineer engineer with a strong background in quality assurance, ideally gained in aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across fabrication, welding, and non-destructive testing operations.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct and manage internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring prompt resolution of non-conformances.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and lead quality improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
• Experience in Aerospace preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of AS9100 /ISO 9001, NADCAP
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAP, APQP, 8Ds, 5Ys
• Auditing experience

Permanent - 40hrs per week,Full time, flexible hours

Location

Manchester

• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts from major retailers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Career progression opportunities within the company.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Pension & Holidays.

Please note: All roles require BPSS clearance, including a DBS check and three years of employment references.