Quality Engineer

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our team at our Staverton site.

Ontic is more than just a business; we are a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We are committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring compliance with AS9100 and UK CAA regulatory requirements, while supporting operational teams in maintaining the highest quality standards.

Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will work cross‑functionally across the business and liaise with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies. This is a hands‑on role combining product verification oversight, quality investigations, auditing and continuous improvement activity.

• Ensure compliance with the Ontic UK Quality Management System and applicable regulatory requirements
• Support product verification activities, including inspections and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Lead and support MRB activities, non‑conformance investigations and root cause analysis
• Conduct internal and external audits and support customer quality activities
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Act as Certifying Staff for approved products

You will bring experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of:

• AS9100 (latest revision) and AS9102
• Non‑conformance management and root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Internal auditing practices
• Working with operational teams to improve quality performance

Knowledge of UK CAA Part‑21G / Part‑145 and major aerospace OEM standards would be advantageous.

You’ll be detail‑oriented, proactive and confident communicating at all levels, with the ability to balance compliance requirements alongside operational priorities.

At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness, so we offer a range of benefits to support this. We care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.

• Up to 29 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so:

• We were ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leader board for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback
• 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us!