Quality Engineer (Design Assurance) Location: Fareham Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 10% Annual Bonus On-site: 4 Days per Week | Half Day Fridays | Permanent, Full-Time About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with strong design assurance experience to join a leading aerospace and defence engineering organisation based in Fareham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring that products and processes meet stringent aerospace standards, while driving continuous improvement across design, development, and production. What You'll Be Doing Develop and implement quality assurance plans for aerospace design and development projects Review and approve technical documentation to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards Conduct project audits and ensure adherence to AS9100, ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254 Manage QA interfaces between engineering teams, suppliers, and customers Identify, manage, and resolve non-conformances and deviations Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce non-quality costs Act as the focal point for all project-related quality activities What We're Looking For Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience Experience working within aerospace, defence, or regulated engineering environments Solid understanding of design assurance and aerospace standards (ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254, AS9100) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical mindset with the ability to influence and drive improvements Eligible to work on sensitive NATO projects (must be a citizen of a NATO country) Able to commute to Fareham (within roughly 45 minutes) or open to relocation What's in It for You Competitive salary £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience) 10% annual company performance bonus (historically paid every year) Half-day Fridays and on-site working 4 days per week Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace systems Supportive and collaborative working culture Genuine opportunities for career development and professional growth About You This role is ideal for a Quality Engineer or Design Assurance Engineer who is methodical, detail-oriented, and confident working with complex aerospace systems and regulatory frameworks. You will be motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, performance, and reliability of critical engineering systems. Apply Now If you're ready to take the next step in your aerospace quality career, submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation about the role.