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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

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