Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working)
Aerospace Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer supporting the introduction of high-performance aircraft control systems used on commercial aircraft programmes worldwide. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regulated engineering environment, supporting both new and existing product introduction into manufacturing while developing expertise across APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and aerospace quality systems. You’ll join a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team where quality is central to product safety and performance.
The Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality planning and manufacturing readiness activities across new product introduction (NPI) programmes and existing production lines. Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting APQP and PPAP activities across manufacturing programmes
* Assisting with the development of PFMEA, Process Flows and Control Plans
* Investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis activities
* Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and test processes
* Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements
* Participating in internal and customer quality reviews
What We’re Looking For:
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering environments, particularly those looking to further develop in aerospace quality engineering. Suitable backgrounds may include:
* Quality Engineering
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Production Quality
* NPI / Industrialisation Engineering
Experience required:
* Exposure to APQP / PPAP methodologies
* Understanding of manufacturing and production environments
* Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans and root cause analysis tools
* Strong communication and cross-functional working skills
Desirable:
* Aerospace, automotive or other regulated industry experience
* AS9100, IATF16949 or equivalent quality standards
* 8D / RCCA problem-solving methodologies
* NPI or production support experience
What’s On Offer
* Hybrid working
* 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Competitive pension contribution
* Share scheme options
* Career progression and development opportunities
* On-site gym facilities
* EV charging
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build a long-term career within a leading aerospace environment supporting complex, safety-critical products
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year