Bristol
Up to £55,000 with great additional benefits
Do you have a strong background in aerospace or similar engineering sectors with a strong understand of AS9100?
Can you lead and develop a team of skilled engineers and inspectors?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will be a key part of the business as a member of the senior leadership team and you will ensure the Quality assurance activities comply with AS9100 and Customer Requirements.
The Company: Our client specialises in machining complex machined parts for the aerospace industry. They’re an established business in their field and work with market-leading names to assist them with the manufacturing of parts.
The Role:
* Maintain and Improve the Quality Management System
* Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
* Support new product introduction activities, including inspection plans, control plans, and AS9102 FAIR approval
* Assist with APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier PPAP approval and compliance checks
* Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify quality and manufacturing risks
* Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone tools
* Monitor supplier quality performance and carry out supplier audits and development activities
* Maintain quality documents, records, and aerospace traceability requirements
* Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield
About you:
* Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering
* Strong knowledge of AS9100
* Experience with inspection techniques and tools
* Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
* Confident communicator, able to engage customers, auditors, and internal teams
* Experience with managing and developing skilled technical staff
* Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods
* Relevant engineering or quality qualification (or equivalent experience)
The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm, and 7:30am – 12:30pm on Friday
Benefits:
* Up to £50,000
* Company Pension
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enhanced Family Friendly benefits
* Health care cash plan
* DIS benefit
* Onsite Free Parking
If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year