Job Description:

Quality Engineer 
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working)
Aerospace Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer supporting the introduction of high-performance aircraft control systems used on commercial aircraft programmes worldwide. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regulated engineering environment, supporting both new and existing product introduction into manufacturing while developing expertise across APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and aerospace quality systems. You’ll join a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team where quality is central to product safety and performance.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality planning and manufacturing readiness activities across new product introduction (NPI) programmes and existing production lines. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting APQP and PPAP activities across manufacturing programmes
• Assisting with the development of PFMEA, Process Flows and Control Plans
• Investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis activities
• Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and test processes
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements
• Participating in internal and customer quality reviews

What We’re Looking For:

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering environments, particularly those looking to further develop in aerospace quality engineering. Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Quality Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production Quality
• NPI / Industrialisation Engineering

Experience required:

• Exposure to APQP / PPAP methodologies
• Understanding of manufacturing and production environments
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans and root cause analysis tools
• Strong communication and cross-functional working skills

Desirable:

• Aerospace, automotive or other regulated industry experience
• AS9100, IATF16949 or equivalent quality standards
• 8D / RCCA problem-solving methodologies
• NPI or production support experience

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Competitive pension contribution
• Share scheme options
• Career progression and development opportunities
• On-site gym facilities
• EV charging

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build a long-term career within a leading aerospace environment supporting complex, safety-critical products.