Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor

DCS Recruitment
Manchester, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£38,000 – £42,500 pa

Salary

£38,000 – £42,500 pa

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

Benefits

Benefits

Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Circa £40,000 + benefits
Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Engineering

We are recruiting for an aerospace engineering business seeking a Mid/Senior level Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor to join its growing divisional quality team based in Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience operating within an EN9100 / AS9100 environment who is looking to develop their career within a highly regulated engineering sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting quality assurance, compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement activities across multiple manufacturing sites.

The Role

Working as part of the divisional quality function, you will support and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) while driving quality-focused improvements across several engineering and manufacturing facilities.

The role will involve a combination of internal auditing, compliance, document control, supplier quality support, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal EN9100 / AS9100 audits across multiple manufacturing and engineering sites
  • Support compliance and continuous improvement activities across the Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • Lead investigations and support closure of audit-related non-conformances
  • Drive proactive quality improvement initiatives using tools such as:
    • 8D
    • RCCA
    • Ishikawa / Fishbone analysis
  • Maintain and control IMS documentation and configuration records
  • Review and verify quality documentation for completeness and compliance
  • Support supplier quality activities including supplier assessments and periodic reviews
  • Analyse quality trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Support and mentor QA/QC personnel where appropriate
  • Present audit findings and improvement activities to key stakeholders and leadership teams
  • Travel between sites as required for auditing activities

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working within an EN9100 / AS9100 quality management environment
  • Previous experience within aerospace, precision engineering, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

  • Internal auditing experience
  • EN9100 / AS9100 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
  • ISO14001 Internal or Lead Auditor exposure
  • Experience leading RCCA or quality improvement activities

Training & Development

Candidates with existing EN9100 Lead Auditor certification would be of particular interest; however, this is not essential, and further training can be provided for the right individual.

If you are interested in discussing the opportunity further, please apply with an up-to-date CV toCoral atDCS

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