Quality Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a background in Chemical Processing to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development, a collaborative team environment, and excellent benefits.

This role will focus on driving quality improvement initiatives across designated production units and supporting quality systems related to chemical processing and inspection controls.

Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: North Wales
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Aerospace / Engineering
Competitive Salary & Benefits

Quality Engineer
Job Description

Analyse non-conformance data (e.g., scrap, rework, customer complaints) to identify trends and quality improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions in line with internal and customer requirements.
Collaborate with engineering teams to create and maintain inspection visual aids and ensure up-to-date quality documentation.
Oversee inspection stamp control processes, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures.
Participate in MRB meetings and lead/support 8D investigations.
Conduct and maintain containment audits, confirming implementation of quality alerts and process controls.
Support FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) preparation and lead quality input for PFMEA and control plans.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures in support of AS9100 accreditation.
Track and report quality KPIs and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Quality Engineer
Qualifications & Experience

HND/Degree in Engineering or related field, or
5+ years of equivalent experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality roles.
Minimum 5 years in a Quality/Engineering function within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of Chemical Processing or Welding processes.
Knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
Experience with FAIRs, PFMEA, and inspection processes.
Experience leading internal audits to AS9100. 

Interested in joining a forward-thinking manufacturing business in the aerospace sector? Apply now or contact Owen Daniels Consultancy for more information