Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview – Quality Engineer

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to take ownership of quality performance in a highly regulated engineering environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading aerospace manufacturer as they continue to strengthen their quality function and drive world‑class standards across their operations.As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product safety, compliance and reliability across the full value stream. You’ll act as a technical specialist for product and process quality, supporting both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term improvement initiatives.

This is an on‑site position based in Coventry, working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to uphold industry-leading standards.

Key Responsibilities – Quality Engineer

Supporting compliance with AS9100, AS13100, AS9102 and other aerospace quality standards

Conducting Layered Process Audits, product audits and process audits

Reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102

requirements

Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why and Cause & Effect

Driving Zero Defect and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream

Analysing key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, defect rates and audit findings

Collaborating with engineering, operations, customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality performance

Supporting APQP activity including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP

Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate and up to standard

Key Experience & Qualifications – Quality Engineer

Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering sector

Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and general quality management system

requirements

Proficiency in APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP and root cause analysis tools

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills

Engineering/technical degree or equivalent industry experience

Benefits – Quality Engineer

Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Income protection and life assurance (3x basic salary).

Share purchase program.

Early finish on Fridays.

Flexible working hours.

25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support.

Structured career development opportunities.

Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Employee referral program.

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