Junior Quality Engineer

Junior Quality Engineer

Location:

Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Type:
Full-time, permanent

Are you detail‑driven, technically curious and keen to build a career in quality within a high‑performance engineering environment? Do aerospace and space genuinely interest you? This is a great opportunity to step into a quality focused role with real responsibility and development.

We're an established engineering business operating to demanding industry standards. As a Junior Quality Engineer, you'll support the Quality Manager and wider teams to ensure products, processes and documentation meet exacting customer and regulatory requirements.

• Supporting day‑to‑day Quality Assurance activities across operations
• Maintaining corrective actions and non‑conformance processes within the QMS
• Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits
• Managing drawing control and supporting engineering change processes
• Responding to customer NCRs in a timely and professional manner
• Working cross functionally to drive continuous improvement

• An HND, completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical qualification in engineering, manufacturing, materials or a related discipline
• Relevant hands‑on experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Understanding of quality, inspection or assurance processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability and clear communication skills
• IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office tools

• Exposure to AS9100, aerospace or other regulated quality management systems
• Experience with FAIRs, NCRs, audits or process control
• Knowledge of metallurgy, materials, laser cutting or CAD systems
• Genuine interest in aerospace, space or high‑integrity engineering sectors

• Salary of £28k‑£35k depending on experience
• Clear development pathway within quality engineering
• Hands‑on exposure to aerospace‑level standards and customers
• Supportive, technically focused team environment
• A role where quality, precision and improvement truly matter

If you’ve completed an HND or engineering apprenticeship and want to build a quality career in a challenging, aerospace‑aligned environment, this role offers an excellent next step.