Quality Engineering Lead (Career Progression)

Rise Technical Recruitment
Bristol, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
28 May 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

33 Days Holiday Pension Technical Training Career Progression

Quality Engineering Lead (Career Progression)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Technical Training + Career Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Pension

Factory based role, commutable from Bristol, Bath, Yate, Keynsham, Nailsea, Midsomer Norton and surrounding areas.

Are you from a Quality Engineering background with experience of the Aerospace industry, looking to technically progress your career within an innovative manufacturing company where you will be recognised for your technical skillset, lead a small team of quality engineers and have the opportunity to progress your skillset through further training?

This is a great opportunity to work for a specialist precision engineering manufacturer within the aerospace industry who will invest in your skills and give you the opportunity to take the next step in your career where you will be responsible for managing a small quality team.

This company have been operating for over 40 years, starting as a specialist engineering business in Bristol. They have grown into a trusted systems provider, delivering innovative and reliable solutions across multiple sectors. Working with blue-chip and high-profile clients, they are recognised for their technical expertise, quality of service, and commitment to continuous investment, ensuring they remain at the forefront of their industry.

On offer is a Quality Engineering Lead role where you will be responsible for supporting quality assurance and compliance in line with AS9100 and customer quality requirements. You will manage a quality team of 3 including the production of control plans, FAIRs and internal NC process.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer that has experience of the Aerospace industry and knowledge of AS9100 and is looking to take the next step in their career as the technical lead of team.

The role:

  • Quality Assurance and compliance with AS9100
  • Managing a team of 3 quality engineers
  • Excellent training and progression

The Person:

  • Quality Engineering background
  • AS9100 / Aerospace experience
  • Looking to progress their career

Keywords: Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Lead, Quality Supervisor

Reference Number: BBBH274737

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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