Job Description
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 QMSLead and support the internal Quality teamSupport NPI activities including FAIRs, inspection plans, and control plansSupport APQP and PPAP activitiesLead root cause investigations and corrective actionsManage supplier quality performance and auditsReview engineering drawings and specifications for quality risksMonitor quality KPIs including scrap, rework, and yieldSupport customer and external auditsRequirements Proven aerospace manufacturing quality experienceStrong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality standardsExperience with FAIRs, APQP, PPAP, and AS9102Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processesExperience with root cause analysis and continuous improvementExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsLeadership or mentoring experience within a quality environmentExperience with NADCAP processes and aerospace OEM requirements would be advantageous.Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSalary of up to £50K per annum, depending on experienceCompany pensionHealth Care Cash PlanDeath in Service benefitEV schemeEnhanced family-friendly benefitsCycle to Work schemeEmployee 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.TPBN1_UKTJ