Senior Quality Engineer, space industr

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Aylesbury represents a leading space firm seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for permanent employment. The role focuses on rocket engine and thruster production, requiring AS9100 and ISO9001 expertise and hands-on aerospace quality experience.

You will interpret client specifications, prepare compliance paperwork for bids and deliveries, and act as the company’s representative in key customer reviews (MPCB, MRR, TRR, DRB).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer requirements and prepare compliance documentation during bidding and contracting.
• Develop and maintain documentation for customer deliveries.
• Represent the company in critical customer reviews (MPCB, MRR, TRR, DRB).
• Address supplier non-conformities and assess supplier data against specs.
• Lead non-conformity resolution and preventive action for future performance.
• Review manufacturing/testing data for completeness and compliance; compile End Item Data Packs (EIDPs).
• Assist with internal AS9100 compliance and conduct audits within the supply chain.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Audit proficiency

Technical reading abilities

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

Job description

Aylesbury-based space firm seeks a Senior Quality Engineer for permanent employment, offering £46,000 to £58,000 annually. This position centres on rocket engine and thruster production, demanding expertise in AS9100 and ISO9001 frameworks. Your duties include interpreting client specifications, generating compliance paperwork for bids and deliveries, and representing the organisation during crucial customer evaluations. A degree or HND in engineering, coupled with aerospace quality experience, is essential. Strong technical reading abilities, audit proficiency, and clear communication underpin success here. The role follows standard full-time hours, requiring close collaboration across manufacturing teams to uphold rigorous standards throughout the product lifecycle. 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.

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