Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Space Systems

Expert Employment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent space company specialising in the design, manufacturing, and testing of rocket engines and thrusters is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team. You will contribute to supplier quality, document compliance, and internal AS9100 audits across the supply chain.

The role requires a degree in engineering, aerospace quality experience, and knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical documents are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in a relevant engineering field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, ideally within the aerospace sector.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical documents.
• Proficiency in quality management methodologies and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer requirements and prepare compliance documentation during the bidding and contracting stages.
• Develop and maintain documentation required for customer deliveries.
• Act as the company’s representative in critical customer reviews (MPCB, MRR, TRR, DRB).
• Address supplier non-conformities and assess supplier data to ensure it meets specifications and quality standards.
• Lead efforts to resolve non-conformances and implement preventive measures for improved future performance.
• Review and verify manufacturing and testing data for completeness and compliance, and compile End Item Data Packs (EIDPs).
• Assist with internal AS9100 compliance and conduct audits within the supply chain

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Quality management

Audit procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

A prominent space company specialising in the design, manufacturing, and testing of rocket engines and thrusters is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team. You will contribute to supplier quality, document compliance, and internal AS9100 audits across the supply chain.

The role requires a degree in engineering, aerospace quality experience, and knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical documents are essential.