Quality Engineer - Aerospace (FAIR & Compliance Lead)
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 is seeking a Quality Engineer 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.
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.
* 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
* Lead the end-to-end compilation of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports), ensuring compliance with AS9102 and customer-specific standards (e.g., Rolls-Royce SABRe4).
* 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).
* Lead problem-solving investigations using 8D, 5 Whys and other quality tools.
* Support internal and external audits, acting as the point of contact for customers and suppliers on quality matters.
* Train and mentor colleagues on FAIR and quality best practices.
* Champion our zero-defect methodology and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
* Apprenticeship or HNC in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline.
* Solid knowledge of manufacturing and quality management systems.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with SPC, FAIRs or 5s, 6s, 8d problem-solving techniques.
* Ability to prioritise effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
* 3+ years in a quality engineering role within the aerospace industry.
* Proven experience compiling and submitting FAIRs for Rolls-Royce and other OEMs.
* Knowledge of AS9100.
* Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100 or ISO 9001).
* Understanding of airworthiness and regulatory approvals.
Salary & Benefits
* £40K - £43K (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.
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