Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000

Location:

Based near Uxbridge (commutable from Uxbridge, High Wycombe, Slough, Watford, Aylesbury, Reading and West London)

Hours:

37-hour week | Early finish every Friday (12pm)

Overtime:
Paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a world‑renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer based near Uxbridge, supporting the search for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Inspection and Quality function.

This is an opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment where quality, precision and compliance are absolutely critical. You will play a key role in supporting First Article Inspection activities, Patrol Inspection Audits, and ensuring products meet AS9102 and AS9100 standards within a life‑saving engineering environment.

Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to BPSS security clearance checks. Applicants will need to demonstrate a consistent recent 5‑year employment history and right to work within the UK before employment can commence.

• £19.75ph – £20.27ph
• 37‑hour working week
• Friday 12pm finish
• Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 9% non‑contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 4x salary life assurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to work scheme including e‑bikes
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Long‑term career progression within aerospace engineering

• Planning and conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities against programme requirements
• Completing First Article Inspection reports for top‑level assemblies and deliverable items
• Carrying out Patrol Inspection Audits across manufacturing areas
• Reviewing completed FAI documentation to ensure compliance with AS9102 and internal quality requirements
• Supporting corrective action activities and maintaining MOE reporting metrics
• Creating and managing non‑conformance notifications where required
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across inspection and quality processes
• Working closely with manufacturing, inspection and quality teams to ensure products meet required standards
• Using systems such as Qpulse QPM, SAP and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation activities

• Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Inspection Engineer, First Article Inspector or Aerospace Inspection role
• Strong understanding of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection processes
• Experience with in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D technical data
• Good understanding of inspection tools, quality systems and manufacturing processes
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office and quality management systems
• Experience using Qpulse QPM, SAP or equivalent systems would be advantageous
• Aerospace or defence industry experience highly desirable
• HNC/HND/NVQ level qualification within Engineering or similar preferred

If you're an experienced Quality or Inspection professional looking to step into a highly respected aerospace manufacturer with excellent benefits, structured hours and long‑term career stability, we'd love to hear from you.