Quality Assurance Engineer - EV / Automotive / eVTOL - Milton Keynes - £40k to £50k
Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes — On-Site (5 days per week)
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
About the Organisation
A rapidly scaling advanced engineering company working on next-generation propulsion and power systems. With multiple prototypes, assemblies and test programmes underway, the organisation requires a capable Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure components, assemblies and processes meet the required standards as production output increases.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Inspection
* Conduct incoming inspection of mechanical, electrical and composite parts against drawings and specifications.
* Perform in-process and final inspection on sub-assemblies and completed builds.
* Maintain accurate inspection records, traceability logs and non-conformance documentation.
Standards, Processes & Compliance
* Support the development, implementation and maintenance of quality procedures and documentation.
* Ensure compliance with internal specifications, engineering requirements and relevant industry standards.
* Assist in maintaining audit readiness and supporting internal/external audits when required.
Non-Conformance & Root Cause Analysis
* Investigate non-conformances, determine root causes and work with engineering/production to implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Coordinate the closure of NCRs and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
* Track recurring issues and support long-term process improvements.
Supplier Quality
* Support supplier quality activities including incoming quality checks, reporting supplier issues and providing feedback.
* Work with procurement and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve delivered part performance.
Documentation & Reporting
* Interpret engineering drawings, BoMs, tolerances and specifications accurately.
* Produce quality reports, inspection summaries and build sign-off documentation.
* Maintain up-to-date quality records, calibration logs and inspection tools/equipment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and test teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.
* Provide quality input during design reviews, build planning and engineering change processes.
* Support build readiness by ensuring documentation, standards and inspection criteria are in place.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar role.
* Background in aerospace, motorsport, engineering, manufacturing or complex electromechanical systems.
* Strong understanding of inspection techniques, measurement tools, tolerances and engineering drawings.
* Experience with NCR management, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
* Familiarity with ISO9001, AS9100 or other relevant quality standards (preferred but not essential).
* Competent with documentation control, inspection reporting and traceability systems.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email dan.avila@everec.co.uk