An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a background in Chemical Processing to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development, a collaborative team environment, and excellent benefits.

This role will focus on driving quality improvement initiatives across designated production units and supporting quality systems related to chemical processing and inspection controls.

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: North Wales
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Aerospace / Engineering
Competitive Salary & Benefits

Quality Engineer
Job Description

• Analyse non-conformance data (e.g., scrap, rework, customer complaints) to identify trends and quality improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions in line with internal and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create and maintain inspection visual aids and ensure up-to-date quality documentation.
• Oversee inspection stamp control processes, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures.
• Participate in MRB meetings and lead/support 8D investigations.
• Conduct and maintain containment audits, confirming implementation of quality alerts and process controls.
• Support FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) preparation and lead quality input for PFMEA and control plans.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures in support of AS9100 accreditation.
• Track and report quality KPIs and participate in continuous improvement activities.

• HND/Degree in Engineering or related field, or

• 5+ years of equivalent experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality roles.

• Minimum 5 years in a Quality/Engineering function within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Chemical Processing or Welding processes.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
• Experience with FAIRs, PFMEA, and inspection processes.

• Experience leading internal audits to AS9100.