Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: Nottingham Salary: £40k - £45k per annum Shift: Full time Monday - Friday About the Company Our client is a leading Tier 2 aerospace manufacturer specialising in plasma coating, paint and machining for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes meet regulatory, customer and company quality requirements. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages non-conformances and ensures compliance with AS9100 and customer specifications. Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance processes aligned with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances Support First Article Inspection activities in line with AS9102 requirements Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and drive improvement Support internal and external audits in line with AS9100 requirements Prepare and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, control plans and quality reports Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements for quality metrics Participate in new product introduction projects to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production Work with production teams on quality standards and best practices Champion continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean and 8D problem solving About You Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering sector Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, PPAP, APQP and NADCAP processes is desirable Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies including 5 Why, 8D and FMEA Knowledge of aerospace materials, processes and standards Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in quality tools and systems such as Minitab, SPC, CMM and ERP or MRP systems What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development A collaborative and innovative working environment within a growing aerospace company How to Apply To apply for the Quality Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps