Quality Engineer
Aerospace Manufacturing | Office-Based | Cardiff
If quality matters to you — not just ticking boxes, but protecting safety, performance and reputation — this role will speak your language.
This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on Quality Engineer role within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, where attention to detail isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical.
You’ll be at the heart of the operation, working closely with engineering, production, suppliers and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality and airworthiness standards. If you enjoy understanding processes end-to-end, spotting where things can be better, and helping teams get things right first time, you’ll thrive here.
The Role — What You’ll Be Trusted With
You’ll support and strengthen the Quality Management System, making sure processes are effective, compliant and understood across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the implementation and maintenance of internal and customer quality requirements
* Escalating quality or airworthiness risks clearly and confidently to management
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, identifying key characteristics
* Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production with quality planning
* Managing customer and regulatory portals (e.g. customer systems, audit platforms)
* Conducting internal audits and supporting supplier audits, including closure of non-conformances
* Carrying out capability studies using statistical techniques and measurement equipment
* Supporting continuous improvement activities aligned to business KPIs
* Leading root cause analysis using structured quality tools and statistical methods
* Supporting mandatory training and maintaining quality registers and records
* Completing AS9102 FAIRs and UK CAA Form 1 documentation
This is a role where quality engineering meets real-world manufacturing.
The Kind of Person Who Does Well Here
You’re likely to enjoy this role if you:
* Care deeply about doing things properly — and getting them right first time
* Like understanding both product and process, not just paperwork
* Are confident challenging issues that affect quality or airworthiness
* Enjoy working with people across different functions
* Take pride in accuracy, traceability and clear documentation
What You’ll Bring
Desirable experience and qualifications:
* 5+ years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role
* Qualification in Quality or Engineering (e.g. C&G 743, IAQA Level 4, ONC/HNC, or similar)
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 (AS9100 or equivalent highly desirable)
* Confident use of Microsoft Office tools
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
* Strong attention to detail and decision-making ability
* Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
* Ability to analyse data and present it clearly to others
* Good general technical understanding
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Confidence using maths and statistics to support quality decisions
Why This Role Is Worth Your Time
* A meaningful quality role where safety and compliance truly matter
* Exposure to certified aerospace products and global customers
* A supportive team environment where quality is taken seriously
* A position where your judgment, diligence and expertise are valued