A well-established aerospace manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their team based in Bristol.
The company specialises in the manufacture of machined and assembled aerospace components, supporting major OEMs and high-specification aerospace programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong AS9100 knowledge and aerospace manufacturing experience to play a key role in quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
The Role As Senior Quality Engineer, you will support the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), lead internal quality activities, and support NPI projects across the business.
Working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and senior leadership teams, you will ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements while driving quality performance across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve the QMS
Lead and support the internal Quality team
Support NPI activities including FAIRs, inspection plans, and control plans
Support APQP and PPAP activities
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
Manage supplier quality performance and audits
Review engineering drawings and specifications for quality risks
Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield
Support customer and external audits
Requirements Proven aerospace manufacturing quality experience
Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality standards
Experience with FAIRs, APQP, PPAP, and AS9102
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Leadership or mentoring experience within a quality environment
Experience with NADCAP processes and aerospace OEM requirements would be advantageous.
Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Salary of up to £50K per annum, depending on experience
Company pension
Health Care Cash Plan
Death in Service benefit
EV scheme
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A fantastic opportunity to join a growing aerospace manufacturer offering long-term stability, technical challenge, and career development.
If you are an experienced professional, please contact Martin on 07467 346417 to further discuss.
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