Quality Engineer
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:30
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of “on-time, first-time” quality performance.
This role will play a key part in driving quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement, while also supporting wider health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities.
You’ll work closely with the QHSE Manager and cross-functional teams to embed a strong quality culture across the business, ensuring systems, processes, and products meet both internal and external standards.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards, maintaining accurate documentation and audit readiness.
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance across the business.
Maintain and improve the Business Management System (BMS), including internal audit programmes.
Lead and support root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and drive corrective actions.
Manage and track non-conformances (NCRs), identifying trends and implementing preventative actions.
Support customer and supplier quality activities, including audits and investigations.
Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards.
Oversee calibration systems and ensure equipment compliance.
Conduct shop floor (Gemba) walks to identify improvement opportunities.
Deliver training on quality systems and procedures to improve engagement and compliance.
Support risk assessments, COSHH, and HSE initiatives.
Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.About You
You will be a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with experience in a precision manufacturing or aerospace environment, comfortable working both strategically and hands-on on the shop floor.
Essential Experience
Experience in aerospace quality engineering (AS9100 environment).
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and auditing processes.
Experience with RCA tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
Knowledge of FAI (AS9102).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience with metrology and inspection techniques.
Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement.Desirable
Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above).
Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC.
Professional memberships (CQI, IOSH etc.). To find out more please contact Max Sinclair (url removed) or apply via this advert