NPI Quality Engineer

Overview

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Quality Engineer.

• Full time, permanent position
• 39 hours per week
• Job location:
  
  Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
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• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox – includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership

• Lead quality planning activities in line with AS9145 / APQP principles, mapped to Airbus WT milestones
• Contribute to industrial maturity assessments (process capability, inspection readiness, risk status)
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for machining processes

• Review engineering data (drawings, models, specifications) with focus on:
  • GD&T compliance
  • Critical characteristics
  • Lead or support
  • PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams
  • Definition of inspection methods (CMM, scanning, in-process inspection)
  • Ensure machining processes are to AIPI standards and compliance

• Plan, execute, and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with EN/AS9102 and Airbus requirements
• Ensure all gate-required validation activities are completed, including:
  • Dimensional conformity
  • Material and special process validation
  • Documentation completeness
  • Support closure of open points prior to gate approval

• Support quality readiness of internal and external machine shops involved in work transfer
• Review supplier quality deliverables (FAI, capability data, control plans) as part of GWT readiness
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality to mitigate risks related to transferred or new suppliers

• Identify and manage quality risks affecting gate progression (process instability, inspection gaps, special process issues)
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for NPI and work transfer issues using 8D/RCCA
• Ensure robust containment and corrective actions are implemented prior to serial release

• Ensure compliance with:
  • AS9100
  • Airbus customer requirements
  • Internal quality procedures
• Support Airbus, internal, and regulatory audits related to NPI and work transfer
• Maintain accurate, auditable quality records supporting gate decisions

• Capture lessons learned during GWT and feed back into standard NPI and machining quality processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, right-first-time FAIs, and reduced industrial risk

Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress.

Support the NPI process as and when required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Quality Engineering

• 3-7 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Experience supporting NPI, industrialisation, or work transfer activities
• Strong understanding of CNC machining for aluminium structural parts
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102
• Direct experience working with Airbus programs or Airbus suppliers
• Familiarity with Airbus Gated Work Transfer, Quality Gates, or MFT/IPT environments
• Experience with AS9145 (APQP for Aerospace)
• Knowledge of aluminium alloys used in aircraft structures (e.g., 2024, 7050, 7075)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

• Strong stakeholder management in a gated, milestone-driven environment
• Ability to challenge gate readiness using data and objective evidence
• Structured, risk-based thinking aligned with Aerospace ways of working
• Excellent communication across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and…