Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Review customer contracts and specifications and support the flow-down of quality requirements throughout the business.
Ensure customer, regulatory, contractual, and company quality requirements are understood and appropriately implemented.
Support the introduction of new products, programmes, and contracts from a quality assurance perspective.
Assist with quality planning activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Participate in internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
Product & Process Quality
Conduct and support part inspections and conformity inspections as required.
Apply measurement and inspection techniques to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure ongoing compliance.
Review production and inspection data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
Support validation, qualification, and production approval activities where required.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Investigate product, process, and supplier non-conformances.
Conduct root cause investigations using recognised quality methodologies.
Lead or support 8D investigations and corrective action activities.
Support the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, improving process capability, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and quality improvement activities.
Customer & Supplier Quality
Act as a quality representative within cross-functional teams.
Support the management of customer quality-related issues and enquiries.
Work closely with customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure contractual quality requirements are achieved.
Support supplier quality activities, including supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.
Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.
Quality Systems
Support day-to-day quality assurance activities including
Audit participation
Quality systems maintenance
Quality systems improvement activities
Documentation review and control
Non-conformance management
Compliance monitoring
Key Accountabilities
Support compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Ensure quality requirements are effectively deployed and maintained throughout manufacturing and operational processes.
Support timely investigation and resolution of quality issues.
Maintain accurate and compliant quality records and documentation.
Contribute to departmental KPIs and quality objectives.
Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
Support customer satisfaction by ensuring product conformity and quality performance.
Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety, Environmental, and Ethical Standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
HNC, HND, Degree, Apprenticeship qualification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and corrective action processes.
Experience supporting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Competence in the use of measurement and inspection equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable
Aerospace or flight control systems experience.
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management systems.
Experience conducting or supporting audits.
Familiarity with
8D
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA
SPC
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with First Article Inspection (AS9102).
Understanding of customer quality requirements management.
Supplier quality experience.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Personal Attributes
Proactive and self-motivated.
Able to work independently and use own initiative.
Strong attention to detail.
Logical and structured approach to problem solving.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Customer-focused mindset.
Positive and collaborative team player.
Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Working Relationships
The Associate Quality Engineer will work closely with
Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors
Manufacturing Engineers
Design Engineers
