Quality Engineer

We're working with a leading UK manufacturer based in Wareham to find a skilled Quality Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent role supporting defence and aerospace projects.

You'll play a key part in ensuring product quality, maintaining the QMS, and driving improvements across the business. This role is perfect for someone with a strong quality background in engineering or manufacturing.

Salary: From 45,000 per year
Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
• Friday: 8am-2pm
• Full-time, on-site

Requirements: You must be a sole UK passport holder (no dual nationality) and eligible for security clearance . Support will be provided for the vetting process.

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Inspect products and approve quality sign-off
• Lead non-conformance and root cause investigations
• Support First Article Inspections (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards
• Work with engineering drawings and GD&T
• Report on quality performance and drive continuous improvement
• Create and manage inspection documents and plans

• Experience working with AS9100 standards
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Confident with quality inspections, reporting, and problem-solving
• Experience with root cause analysis and quality tools
• Proactive, independent, and team-oriented

Desirable but not essential:

• Auditor qualification (AS9100)
• Experience with composites or aerospace
• CMM, PolyWorks, or laser tracker knowledge
• Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement background

• Quarterly bonus
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress & company events
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Location weighting allowance

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company working on exciting and important projects in defence and aerospace. Apply now to take your career to the next level.

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