Up to £50,000 with great additional benefits
Do you have a strong background in aerospace or similar engineering sectors with a strong understand of AS9100?
Can you lead and develop a team of skilled engineers and inspectors?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will be a key part of the business as a member of the senior leadership team and you will ensure the Quality assurance activities comply with AS9100 and Customer Requirements.
The Company: Our client specialises in machining complex machined parts for the aerospace industry. Theyre an established business in their field and work with market-leading names to assist them with the manufacturing of parts.
The Role:
* Maintain and Improve the Quality Management System
* Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
* Support new product introduction activities, including inspection plans, control plans, and AS9102 FAIR approval
* Assist with APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier PPAP approval and compliance checks
* Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify quality and manufacturing risks
* Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone tools
* Monitor supplier quality performance and carry out supplier audits and development activities
* Maintain quality documents, records, and aerospace traceability requirements
* Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield
About you:
* Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering
* Strong knowledge of AS9100
* Experience with inspection techniques and tools
* Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
* Confident communicator, able to engage customers, auditors, and internal teams
* Experience with managing and developing xsngvjr skilled technical staff
* Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods
* Relevant engineering or quality qualification (or equivalent experience)
The hours of work are Monday Thursday 7:30am 4pm, and 7:30am 12:30pm on Friday
Benefits:
* Up to £50,000
* Company Pension
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enhanced Family Friendly benefits
* Health care cash plan
* DIS benefit
* Onsite Free Parking
If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on or apply online
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *