Quality Compliance Engineer - Aircraft Premium Seating Location: Newport, South Wales Company: Aerospace Manufacturing Department: Quality Occasional UK/International travel (cross-site support only) About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation for a Quality Compliance Engineer to join their Quality team in Newport. Reporting to the Quality Compliance Manager, this role is focused on protecting customers from non-quality by ensuring products, processes and practices comply with regulatory, customer and internal standards. You will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the companys Quality Management System (QMS) across people, processes and projects. This is a highly collaborative role, working across all business functions and liaising with regulatory authorities and customers where required. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance Conduct internal and external audits (process and product) Prepare audit checklists and manage audit non-conformities through to closure Support customer and regulatory audits to recognised aerospace standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145) Manage systems for rejects, containment activities, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions Provide periodic reporting on audit performance and quality metrics Support coaching and training on quality tools (PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Human Factors) Work with process owners to ensure systems and procedures are aligned and effective Monitor and support the review of Business Management System documentation You will contribute to driving a strong culture of prevention, compliance and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Essential Requirements Apprenticeship level qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline Strong engineering or quality background within a manufacturing or engineering environment Experience of quality inspection Experience working with both internal and external customers Experience engaging with regulatory authorities Excellent problem-solving skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels Desirable AS9100 Assessor qualification EASA Part 145, FAA 145 or IRCA Internal Audit qualification Whats on Offer Opportunity to work within a regulated aerospace environment Exposure to customer and regulatory audits Cross-functional collaboration across the business Professional development through cross-skilling and internal auditor development The chance to influence and strengthen a mature Quality Management System If you are a quality-driven engineering professional with experience in regulated manufacturing and a passion for continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.