Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Dukinfield
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company:
Our client is a leading precision engineering and fabrication company operating within the aerospace and industrial sectors. They are recognised for delivering high-quality products, innovative solutions, and a strong focus on employee development within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead and support quality assurance activities across fabrication, welding, and non-destructive testing operations. This hands-on, proactive role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about quality, compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a technical authority on all quality matters within fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
* Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
* Lead internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformances.
* Manage FAIRs, PPAP, APQP, and other aerospace customer deliverables.
* Oversee supplier quality performance, including audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa).
* Support new product introductions (NPI) to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
* Mentor and support Quality Inspectors and Technicians.
* Maintain accurate quality documentation and generate reports on key metrics.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace or welding fields.
* Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
* Experience with FAIRs, PPAP, RCCA, and auditing (internal or lead auditor preferred).
* Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes.
* Skilled in problem-solving and process improvement
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency with MS Office and quality management systems
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary with pension and holiday benefits.
* Career progression opportunities in a forward-thinking engineering business.
* Commitment to training, development, and upskilling.
* Strong quality and safety culture.
* Employee benefits including retail discounts, gym membership, and cycle-to-work scheme