Senior Quality Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from major retailers

Generous annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Pension & Holidays

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd. seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to join a high-technology aerospace manufacturing team in Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring quality across fabrication, welding and NDT, and on driving compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

You will conduct internal and supplier audits, lead root cause analysis and CAPA, and support NPI and continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and NADCAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across fabrication, welding, and NDT operations.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct audits and manage non-conformances.
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Aerospace experience

Auditing

Root cause analysis

NPI involvement

Tools

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
• 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.