Quality Engineer (Contract) – Defence / Aerospace Sector
Luton based (3-4 days per week)
Up to £40 p/h
SC clearance essential
We are supporting a leading UK defence and aerospace organisation in securing an enthusiastic Quality Engineer to support a portfolio of high-profile in-service programmes, including fast jet and complex airborne platforms.
This opportunity sits within a Customer Support/Service Solutions division and will be working closely with the operations and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality excellence across in service and returned material activities.
As Quality Engineer, you will:
* Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving and exceeding quality objectives
* Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities
* Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Review and approve quality documentation relating to concessions, repairs, and returns
* Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned/unserviceable items
* Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers
* Ensure compliance with AS9100, internal Quality Management Systems, and customer contractual requirements
* Contribute to continuous improvement across in-service quality processes
* Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets
* Provide quality reports and supporting data to programme and functional teams
About You
* Background in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing within Defence or Aerospace (Essential)
* Security cleared to SC level (Essential)
* Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies
* Experience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Pattern Fault Lifecycle, verification processes ect.
This is an excellent contract opportunity to contribute to critical national programmes within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.
For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply directly.