Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturing business based in Titchfield, Hampshire, is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent opportunity. The organisation specialises in fully integrated fuel systems for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and is relocating to a state-of-the-art facility at Daedalus, which will become a Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing in Europe.

Working within a team of Quality Engineers, the successful applicant will support quality management, continuous improvement, product and process auditing, regulatory compliance and customer-focused quality activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply Quality Engineering tools, including SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA, Six Sigma, attribute charts and control plans
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and wider business objectives
• Conduct weekly and monthly Management Quality Reviews, including the preparation and presentation of key performance indicators
• Investigate quality issues through to resolution, working with internal teams, customers and external bodies where required
• Manage or participate in product recalls in accordance with CAA, regulatory and customer requirements
• Participate in Design Reviews, New Product Introduction activities, PFMEA and 8D investigations
• Compile and maintain quality documentation, self-certification programmes and certifying staff training
• Complete Business System Audits and Product Audits in line with the planned audit schedule
• Support the maintenance and progression of company approvals, including BS EN ISO 9001, EASA Part 21, AS EN 9001 and customer-specific approvals

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Engineering degree, HNC or equivalent relevant experience
• Understanding of aerospace engineering standards and regulatory requirements, including EASA and AS9100
• Practical experience with quality tools such as SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA, Six Sigma, control plans and attribute charts
• Experience contributing to PFMEA, 8D problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
• Audit training, ideally to Lead Auditor level
• Strong IT skills, including practical experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and other business systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity within a growing aerospace manufacturing business
• Opportunity to contribute to challenging projects within a collaborative engineering team
• Professional development through dedicated learning and training programmes
• Genuine opportunities for internal progression and career development
• Exposure to advanced aerospace fuel systems, quality management and regulatory compliance
• Strong focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, sustainability and employee wellbeing

Additional Information:

The successful applicant may work with US ITAR-controlled technology, goods and information. Additional screening may therefore be required as part of the recruitment process. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and supports fair, balanced and inclusive recruitment practices.

If you are a Quality Engineer with aerospace or manufacturing experience and a strong interest in quality improvement, compliance and operational excellence, apply now to join our client's expanding team in Hampshire.