Production Quality Engineer - Aviation (Contract)
Location: Birmingham Airport (onsite)
Contract Duration: Present to February 2027
Rate: £33 - £36 per hour (Inside IR35)
Start Date: November 2025
Clearance: BPSS required for day one; must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Quality Engineer to join a major aviation programme supporting flight test and production activities for advanced fixed-wing aircraft. This role will play a key part in ensuring product quality, airworthiness compliance, and safety assurance during the flight test phase. You’ll work as part of a dynamic Quality team, performing inspections, audits, and non-conformance management in a fast-paced, regulated aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct quality inspections, audits, and investigations across production and flight test operations.
* Support Non-Conformance management, QA-MRB input, and safety reviews.
* Verify product conformity to design and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain and develop quality documentation, work instructions, and audit records.
* Provide specialist oversight for process compliance and continuous improvement activities.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve quality and production issues.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a production or MRO quality environment within aviation or aerospace.
* Strong knowledge of QMS principles and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
* Experience with FAA/DCMA or equivalent quality oversight.
* Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
* Knowledge of MAA, CAA, or EASA Part 145 / Part 21 regulations.
* Experience in flight testing, production, or line maintenance environments.
* Degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field.
Working Pattern
* Compressed week: 4 days (early/late shifts), off Friday-Sunday.
* 100% onsite at Birmingham Airport, with occasional travel to other UK sites.
Note: This posting reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Production Quality Engineer role as described. Other postings listed in the original content have been removed to focus on this opportunity.
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