Job Description
Quality Engineer – AS9100 / Root Cause / Internal Audits Willenhall, West Mids £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience) Precision Engineering / Aerospace Manufacturing The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in AS9100, root cause analysis, internal audits and quality systems to play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will work closely with the Quality Manager, production teams, customers and suppliers to maintain high quality standards and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. What You’ll Be Doing (Day-to-Day)
o Investigating customer and supplier quality issues
o Leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities
o Conducting internal and supplier audits
o Supporting customer and third-party audits
o Producing ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports)
o Reviewing engineering drawings and customer specifications
o Supporting contract reviews and customer requirements
o Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs and performance metrics
o Creating and updating quality procedures and documentation
o Supporting internal teams with quality-related issues
Key Responsibilities
o Maintain and support the Business Management System (BMS)
o Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001 and customer requirements
o Support quality investigations and improvement activities
o Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters
o Provide quality guidance across production and engineering departments
Essential Experience
o Experience working as a Quality Engineer within manufacturing
o Strong understanding of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
o Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
o Experience maintaining quality systems and procedures
o Strong analytical and data review skills
Desirable Experience
o Experience working with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems
o Experience producing FAIR / ISIR documentation
o Experience conducting internal or supplier audits
o Knowledge of CMM measurement equipment
o Experience with Visio or process mapping software
This Role Would Suit Someone Who Has Worked As
o Quality Engineer
o Manufacturing Quality Engineer
o Supplier Quality Engineer
o Quality Assurance Engineer
Why Apply?
o Work in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment
o Join a stable and growing engineering business
o Opportunity to develop your quality engineering career
o Be part of a quality-focused team driving continuous improvement
Apply now if you are a Quality Engineer with experience in AS9100, audits and manufacturing quality systems looking for your next opportunity.