Quality Engineer

Job Opportunity: Quality Engineer (Fixed Term – 12 Months)
Location: Christchurch, Dorset

A well-established and respected aerospace manufacturing company based in Christchurch is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its dedicated Projects Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the business’s largest ongoing contract, working with a globally recognised aerospace customer.

🔧 About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing quality standards throughout a major aerospace programme. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams, providing quality planning, resolving non-conformance issues, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply engineering drawings and technical specifications to quality processes
  
  
• Create and maintain quality plans, control plans, and support non-conformance resolution
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns
  
  
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
  
  
• Support internal audits and external inspections
  
  
• Recommend and implement improvements to quality systems
  
  ✅ What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and documentation
  
  
• Strong communication skills for effective teamwork across departments
  
  
• Experience with quality planning, non-conformance management, and control documentation
  
  
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  
  
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
  
  
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
  
  
• Experience with Faro Arm, CMM, or similar metrology equipment is desirable, not essential
  
  🕐 Working Hours & Contract Details
  
  
• Hours:
  
  
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
    
    
  • Friday: 7:00am – 12:00 noon (Early Finish!)
    
    
• Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months
  
  
• Start Date: ASAP
  
  
• Location: Christchurch, Dorset (on-site)
  
  🎯 Benefits
  
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  
  
• 4% employer pension contribution
  
  
• Employee wellbeing plan
  
  
• Early finish every Friday
  
  
• Friendly, supportive working environment