Junior Quality Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Type: Full-time, permanent
Are you detail-driven, technically curious and keen to build a career in quality within a high-performance engineering environment? Do aerospace and space genuinely interest you? This is a great opportunity to step into a quality focused role with real responsibility and development.
We're an established engineering business operating to demanding industry standards. As a Junior Quality Engineer, you'll support the Quality Manager and wider teams to ensure products, processes and documentation meet exacting customer and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be doing
Supporting day-to-day Quality Assurance activities across operations
Maintaining corrective actions and non-conformance processes within the QMS
Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
Carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits
Managing drawing control and supporting engineering change processes
Responding to customer NCRs in a timely and professional manner
Working cross functionally to drive continuous improvement
What we're looking for
Essential:
An HND, completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical qualification in engineering, manufacturing, materials or a related discipline
Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Understanding of quality, inspection or assurance processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and clear communication skills
IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office tools
Desirable:
Exposure to AS9100, aerospace or other regulated quality management systems
Experience with FAIRs, NCRs, audits or process control
Knowledge of metallurgy, materials, laser cutting or CAD systems
Genuine interest in aerospace, space or high-integrity engineering sectors
Why join?
Salary of £28k-£35k depending on experience
Clear development pathway within quality engineering
Hands-on exposure to aerospace-level standards and customers
Supportive, technically focused team environment
A role where quality, precision and improvement truly matter
If you've completed an HND or engineering apprenticeship and want to build a quality career in a challenging, aerospace-aligned environment, this role offers an excellent next step