Quality Technician
Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer with aerospace experience, looking to take ownership of FAIR compilation and quality compliance in a high-performing environment?
Our client are seeking a Quality Technician to join their team and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for our aerospace customers. This is an exciting opportunity to lead FAIR processes, support audits, and contribute to our zero-defect culture.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, is committed to excellence and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that meet stringent standards. The Engineering department is at the forefront of this mission, and they are seeking an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead this team to new heights.
COMPANY USP
* Ultra-tight tolerance and complexity
They manufacture very high-complexity components for aero-engine, power generation, and airframe applications, often on legacy programmes.
* Long heritage + experience
Founded in 1938; decades of working with challenging engineering tasks and legacy systems.
* Comprehensive capability & special processes in-house
Their capabilities include machining (turning, milling, grinding), non-destructive testing (NDT), heat treatment, pressure testing, special cleaning, etc. Having these special processes in house gives more control, shorter lead times, and quality consistency.
* Legacy spares / reverse engineering
They support legacy engine programmes — meaning when parts are no longer in production, Broadway works to reverse engineer or replicate them using modern techniques.
JOB PURPOSE
* Good working knowledge of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
* Gather, verify, and manage documentation, inspection results, and material certifications.
* Submit FAIRs through customer portals (e.g., Rolls-Royce RRES system) and handle feedback or rejections.
* Work closely with engineering, production, inspection, and suppliers to validate and improve quality processes.
* Develop and maintain PPAP documentation (control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs, capability reports, balloon drawings)..
SALARY / BENEFITS
* £30K – £35K (DOE)
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Thursday: 07:30 am – 16:00 pm
* Friday: 07:30 am – 12:30 pm
* High Profile Aerospace projects
* Overtime on Fridays from 12:30 pm to 16:00 pm paid at 1.5x
* Overtime readily available
* Need to hold a British passport to get clearance on classified projects
* Career progression, training & development