Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Christchurch – Up to £52,000

This is a role for someone who genuinely cares about getting things right. Working within an established aerospace manufacturing business, you'll have real influence across production, engineering, and inspection, championing a right‑first‑time culture and driving the kind of improvements that make a lasting difference.

If you're methodical, technically grounded, and motivated by mastery of your craft, there's a lot here to get your teeth into.

• Early finish on Fridays
• Time and a half overtime
• Critical illness and life cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• 33 days holiday
• Onsite parking

• Maintaining AS9100 and ISO
  9001 quality system requirements across the business, including inspection activities
• Reviewing and auditing operating procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance, producing associated reports
• Championing continuous improvement activity and identifying potential areas for improvement across manufacturing
• Releasing conforming product in line with customer requirements, including Certificates of Conformance
• Participating in new product introduction (NPI), development projects, and failure investigations

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Engineer, ideally within aerospace
• Solid working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO
  9001 quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently
• Knowledge of sheet metal, composites, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing methods
• HNC or HND qualified, or time‑served with a recognised apprenticeship

If you're looking for a technically rewarding Quality Engineer role where your attention to detail and drive for improvement will be noticed and valued, this could be the right move.