Supplier Quality Engineer/Auditor

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aviation recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in Stevenage for a contract role. This position requires conducting quality audits and maintaining supplier standards to ensure compliance with specifications. Applicants should be trained auditors with AS9100 standards, preferably with an HNC/HND in Engineering and solid experience in quality assurance within mechanical or manufacturing sectors. This contract offers £40-£45 per hour, with significant responsibilities in quality improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits and surveillance.
• Familiarity with GD&T and problem-solving methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC).

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers.
• Conduct verification of products to ensure quality standards.
• Document non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Skills

Quality audits

AS9100 auditing

Engineering principles

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

SAP QM system

Metrology equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer – Supply Chain to join them on a contract basis. This opportunity provides the chance to work within a dynamic quality team. The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits/surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection/verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware while ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements.

Key Details

• Role: Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
• Location: Stevenage or Bolton, 2 days WFH the rest onsite/visiting suppliers
• Contract: 6 months rolling
• Clearance: Full SC required to start – UK Eyes Only due to project
• Hourly Rate: £40‑£45 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools
• Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards
• Identify and document any non‑conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications
• Maintain accurate and organised records of all quality control activities
• Communicate findings to relevant departments/stakeholders and work cross‑functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products
• Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers
• Provide non‑conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders

Requirements

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
• Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering would be desirable
• Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering
• Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
• Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience
• Familiarity with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment (where applicable)
• Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle management
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
• Experience is NADCAP is desirable
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

About the Agency

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best‑known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.