Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Aerospace Manufacturing | Office-Based | Cardiff

If quality matters to you — not just ticking boxes, but protecting safety, performance and reputation — this role will speak your language.

This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on Quality Engineer role within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, where attention to detail isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical.

You’ll be at the heart of the operation, working closely with engineering, production, suppliers and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality and airworthiness standards. If you enjoy understanding processes end-to-end, spotting where things can be better, and helping teams get things right first time, you’ll thrive here.

The Role — What You’ll Be Trusted With

You’ll support and strengthen the Quality Management System, making sure processes are effective, compliant and understood across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the implementation and maintenance of internal and customer quality requirements

* Escalating quality or airworthiness risks clearly and confidently to management

* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, identifying key characteristics

* Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production with quality planning

* Managing customer and regulatory portals (e.g. customer systems, audit platforms)

* Conducting internal audits and supporting supplier audits, including closure of non-conformances

* Carrying out capability studies using statistical techniques and measurement equipment

* Supporting continuous improvement activities aligned to business KPIs

* Leading root cause analysis using structured quality tools and statistical methods

* Supporting mandatory training and maintaining quality registers and records

* Completing AS9102 FAIRs and UK CAA Form 1 documentation

This is a role where quality engineering meets real-world manufacturing.

The Kind of Person Who Does Well Here

You’re likely to enjoy this role if you:

* Care deeply about doing things properly — and getting them right first time

* Like understanding both product and process, not just paperwork

* Are confident challenging issues that affect quality or airworthiness

* Enjoy working with people across different functions

* Take pride in accuracy, traceability and clear documentation

What You’ll Bring

Desirable experience and qualifications:

* 5+ years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role

* Qualification in Quality or Engineering (e.g. C&G 743, IAQA Level 4, ONC/HNC, or similar)

* Familiarity with ISO 9001 (AS9100 or equivalent highly desirable)

* Confident use of Microsoft Office tools

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

* Strong attention to detail and decision-making ability

* Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

* Ability to analyse data and present it clearly to others

* Good general technical understanding

* Clear written and verbal communication skills

* Confidence using maths and statistics to support quality decisions

Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

* A meaningful quality role where safety and compliance truly matter

* Exposure to certified aerospace products and global customers

* A supportive team environment where quality is taken seriously

* A position where your judgment, diligence and expertise are valued