Senior Quality Engineer

Optima UK; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the UK, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own the quality documentation and aerospace compliance. Location is Nuneaton, with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and commutable from Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Leicester, Bedworth, and Tamworth.

You will manage FAIRs (AS9102) and PPAP submissions, maintain quality records, and ensure AS9100 compliance while supporting customer audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Quality Engineer experience in precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality systems and documentation requirements.
• Experience producing aerospace FAIRs (AS9102) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards.
• Prepare and manage PPAP documentation and customer quality submissions.
• Complete manufacturing feasibility studies for new and existing projects.
• Maintain and control quality documentation, procedures and records.
• Support customer audits and quality compliance activities.
• Liaise with engineering, production and customers to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace standards.
• Drive continuous improvement within quality systems and documentation processes.

Skills

AS9100

FAIRs (AS9102)

PPAP

Documentation control

Customer audits

Job description

Location: Nuneaton Commutable From: Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Leicester, Bedworth, Tamworth

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the Company

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality machined components into demanding sectors including aerospace, motorsport, medical and oil & gas. With continued investment in modern CNC manufacturing and quality systems, they have built an excellent reputation for delivering complex components to exacting industry standards. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with a strong focus on quality documentation and aerospace compliance.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the documentation and systems side of quality rather than hands-on inspection. You will take ownership of quality documentation, ensuring customer and aerospace requirements are met accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards.
• Prepare and manage PPAP documentation and customer quality submissions.
• Complete manufacturing feasibility studies for new and existing projects.
• Maintain and control quality documentation, procedures and records.
• Support customer audits and quality compliance activities.
• Liaise with engineering, production and customers to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace standards.
• Drive continuous improvement within quality systems and documentation processes.

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior Quality Engineer or similar quality role within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong experience producing aerospace FAIRs (AS9102) is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of PPAPs , quality documentation and customer submission packs.
• Experience completing manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Good understanding of AS9100 quality management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with customers and internal departments.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 .
• Permanent opportunity within a growing precision engineering business.
• The chance to take ownership of the documentation side of quality.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career stability.