Quality Engineer – AS9100 / Root Cause / Internal Audits
📍 Willenhall, West Mids
💰 £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
🏭 Precision Engineering / Aerospace Manufacturing
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing company.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in AS9100, root cause analysis, internal audits and quality systems to play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
You will work closely with the Quality Manager, production teams, customers and suppliers to maintain high quality standards and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing (Day-to-Day)
Investigating customer and supplier quality issues
Leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities
Conducting internal and supplier audits
Supporting customer and third-party audits
Producing ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports)
Reviewing engineering drawings and customer specifications
Supporting contract reviews and customer requirements
Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs and performance metrics
Creating and updating quality procedures and documentation
Supporting internal teams with quality-related issues
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and support the Business Management System (BMS)
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001 and customer requirements
Support quality investigations and improvement activities
Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters
Provide quality guidance across production and engineering departments
Essential Experience
Experience working as a Quality Engineer within manufacturing
Strong understanding of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience maintaining quality systems and procedures
Strong analytical and data review skills
Desirable Experience
Experience working with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems
Experience producing FAIR / ISIR documentation
Experience conducting internal or supplier audits
Knowledge of CMM measurement equipment
Experience with Visio or process mapping software
This Role Would Suit Someone Who Has Worked As
Quality Engineer
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
Quality Assurance Engineer
Why Apply?
Work in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment
Join a stable and growing engineering business
Opportunity to develop your quality engineering career
Be part of a quality-focused team driving continuous improvement
✅ Apply now if you are a Quality Engineer with experience in AS9100, audits and manufacturing quality systems looking for your next opportunity