Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to play a pivotal role in supporting both existing and new aerospace programmes. This is a senior, customer-facing position with responsibility for driving a Right First Time, Every Time culture across the business and leading quality excellence throughout the manufacturing process.

You will act as a key interface between the shop floor, management, suppliers, and customers, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while mentoring and leading the quality team to achieve outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality control across all stages of manufacturing in line with customer and regulatory requirements
• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing environment (internal, supplier, and customer)
• Lead investigations into non-conformances using proven methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D, RCCA, and CAPA
• Identify recurring quality issues and provide clear recommendations to the Chief Inspector
• Monitor and report key quality KPIs including scrap, rework, NCR status, and PPM figures
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) using tools such as FMEA, APQP, and PPAP
• Conduct internal audits and support the ongoing development of the Quality Management System
• Represent the Quality function at cross-functional meetings and customer reviews
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth and improvement projects
• Promote and embed a Right First Time philosophy throughout the organisation

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Aerospace industry, with strong knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements
• Minimum 10 years' engineering experience
• Strong experience with Lean tools, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Proven experience in a quality control or inspection environment
• First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) experience
• Knowledge of machining, fabrications, treatments, and special processes
• High attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (this is a customer-facing role)
• Leadership & Seniority Requirements
• Natural leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others
• Experience setting expectations aligned to departmental and company objectives
• Ability to prioritise work based on risk and criticality to meet demanding timescales
• Confident managing and leading a quality team to deliver agreed performance targets
• Strong presence on the shop floor with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels
• Experience conducting team supervision, development reviews, and annual resource planning
• Comfortable presenting quality data and performance metrics to management and customers

Desirable (Advantageous)

• Previous internal auditing experience
• Chemical and special process knowledge
• SPC experience and use of advanced quality tools
• Strong customer relationship management experience within aerospace

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing aerospace business
• High-impact position with direct influence on quality, customer satisfaction, and business performance
• Supportive, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement
• Be part of a company committed to delivering Right First Time, Every Time