Senior Quality Engineer

Employment Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Pension & Holidays

Job summary

Employment Solutions Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead QA activities in a high-technology aerospace environment. You will drive audits, CAPA, and process improvements to ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

The role requires proven QA experience in aerospace or related sectors, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and NADCAP.
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAP, APQP, 8Ds and 5Ys auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities across fabrication, welding, and non-destructive testing operations.
• Conduct internal, external and customer audits and close non-conformances.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support NPI and quality improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.

Skills

Quality assurance

Aerospace experience

Auditing

Tools

AS9100 / ISO 9001

NADCAP

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.

Key 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

Contract & Pay

• Salary - £40k - £45k
• Permanent - 40hrs per week,Full time, flexible hours

Location

• Manchester

Benefits

• 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.