Quality Assurance Engineer
Job in
Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 2FU, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
TXM Recruit
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location:
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Contract:
12-Month FTC
Pattern: 37.5 Hrs | 4-Day Working Week (Mon–Thu)
Security Clearance: BPSS required to start
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has become available for a QA Engineer to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working within the Missiles & Fire Control business, you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle by supporting New Product Introduction, managing non-conformance activities, and driving robust quality assurance processes within an AS9100-regulated environment.
This role is ideal for a Quality professional with experience in aerospace, defence, or another highly regulated manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate Control Plans from engineering drawings for parts and assemblies.
* Manage the non-conformance process, from containment and quarantine through to effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
* Participate in design reviews and engineering drawing reviews.
* Support quality assurance activities across manufacturing and production.
* Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure product compliance.
* Drive effective problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential
Skills & Experience:
* Quality Assurance principles
* Non-conformance management
* Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
* Experience working within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment.
* Engineering drawings
* Technical specifications
* Manufacturing documentation
* Experience producing and maintaining Control Plans.
* Strong knowledge of quality problem-solving methodologies.
Desirable
Experience:
* Experience with in the Aerospace or Defence manufacturing sectors.
* Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.
* Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
* Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).
Why Apply?
* 12-month fixed-term opportunity with a leading defence organisation.
* 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday).
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and aerospace programmes
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