Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

THOMAS Professional
Montpellier, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SD, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Private medical support & wellbeing initiatives Company pension contribution Ongoing training and career development Modern working environment and supportive culture

Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience and strong knowledge of APQP and PPAP? Looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business where you can play a key role in new product introduction and quality development?

We’re currently partnering with a well-established and growing aerospace manufacturing business in the Cheltenham area. Known for delivering high-precision components into highly regulated environments, the company is investing heavily in both technology and people as part of its continued growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a collaborative and high-performing team, supporting new and existing programmes across the full product lifecycle.

Benefits

Competitive salary + strong benefits package

Hybrid working opportunities

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Private medical support & wellbeing initiatives

Company pension contribution

Ongoing training and career development

Modern working environment and supportive culture

Role Responsibilities

Supporting APQP activities across new product introduction (NPI)

Managing and maintaining PPAP documentation and submissions

Working closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality)

Driving continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives

Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions

Supporting internal and external audits (including aerospace standards)

Ensuring customer requirements are embedded within manufacturing processes

The Person

Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace sector (ESSENTIAL)

Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP (ESSENTIAL)

Experience working within AS9100 regulated environments

Understanding of PFMEA, control plans and process control methods

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

If you are a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience looking for your next opportunity in Cheltenham, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC.

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