Quality Engineer
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working)
Aerospace Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer supporting the introduction of high-performance aircraft control systems used on commercial aircraft programmes worldwide. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regulated engineering environment, supporting both new and existing product introduction into manufacturing while developing expertise across APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and aerospace quality systems. You'll join a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team where quality is central to product safety and performance.
The Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality planning and manufacturing readiness activities across new product introduction (NPI) programmes and existing production lines.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting APQP and PPAP activities across manufacturing programmes
* Assisting with the development of PFMEA, Process Flows and Control Plans
* Investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis activities
* Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and test processes
* Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements
* Participating in internal and customer quality reviews
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering environments, particularly those looking to further develop in aerospace quality engineering. Suitable backgrounds may include:
* Quality Engineering
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Production Quality
* NPI / Industrialisation Engineering
Experience required
* Exposure to APQP / PPAP methodologies
* Understanding of manufacturing and production environments
* Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans and root cause analysis tools
* Strong communication and cross-functional working skills
Desirable
* Aerospace, automotive or other regulated industry experience
* AS9100, IATF16949 or equivalent quality standards
* 8D / RCCA problem-solving methodologies
* NPI or production support experience
What's On Offer
* Hybrid working
* 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Competitive pension contribution
* Share scheme options
* Career progression and development opportunities
* On-site gym facilities
* EV charging
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build a long-term career within a leading aerospace environment supporting complex, safety-critical products
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