Quality Auditor
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA), one of Europe's leading aerospace forging and precision manufacturing companies, is expanding and looking to recruit a Quality Auditor to join its Sheffield-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Auditor to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturing organisation. Working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and aerospace quality requirements across one of the most technically advanced forging operations in Europe.
Company Details - Independent Forgings and Alloys
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.
As a key supplier into the global aerospace sector, IFA manufactures critical forged components for some of the world's most demanding aerospace applications, operating to the highest standards of quality, compliance and manufacturing excellence.
Job Vacancy
As the Quality Auditor, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, supporting the Quality function through the planning, execution and reporting of audits across manufacturing processes, systems and procedures. You will work closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements, aerospace standards and regulatory obligations.
The role will focus on conducting internal audits, supporting external and customer audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, conduct and report internal process, product and system audits across manufacturing operations
* Verify compliance with customer, aerospace, regulatory and company quality requirements
* Support and participate in customer, third-party and regulatory audits
* Assess compliance against ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP and internal quality management system requirements
* Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement and compliance risks
* Support root cause analysis investigations and verify corrective and preventive actions
* Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable resolution of audit findings
* Maintain audit schedules, records and documentation in line with business requirements
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to promote quality best practice
* Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance and operational performance
* Assist with the development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions and audit processes
* Participate in supplier, process and product audits where required
* Review quality records, certifications and documentation to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
* Support continuous improvement activities across the quality management system
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Compliance Auditor or Quality Systems role
* Experience working within an aerospace, manufacturing, engineering or other regulated environment
* Working knowledge of aerospace and manufacturing quality management systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements, is essential
* Experience conducting internal, process, product or system audits
* Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance frameworks
* Experience identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action activities
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement techniques
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation would be advantageous
* Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities
* Lead Auditor qualification or formal auditing certification would be highly advantageous
* Experience supporting customer and third-party audits would be beneficial
Salary Information
* Starting salary between £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
* Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
* Training and professional development support
* Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
* 33 days holiday
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan
* On-site parking available
Recruitment Process
This position is being recruited exclusively by W Talent Recruitment, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Auditor to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturing organisation. Working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and aerospace quality requirements across one of the most technically advanced forging operations in Europe.
Company Details - Independent Forgings and Alloys
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.
As a key supplier into the global aerospace sector, IFA manufactures critical forged components for some of the world's most demanding aerospace applications, operating to the highest standards of quality, compliance and manufacturing excellence.
Job Vacancy
As the Quality Auditor, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, supporting the Quality function through the planning, execution and reporting of audits across manufacturing processes, systems and procedures. You will work closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements, aerospace standards and regulatory obligations.
The role will focus on conducting internal audits, supporting external and customer audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, conduct and report internal process, product and system audits across manufacturing operations
* Verify compliance with customer, aerospace, regulatory and company quality requirements
* Support and participate in customer, third-party and regulatory audits
* Assess compliance against ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP and internal quality management system requirements
* Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement and compliance risks
* Support root cause analysis investigations and verify corrective and preventive actions
* Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable resolution of audit findings
* Maintain audit schedules, records and documentation in line with business requirements
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to promote quality best practice
* Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance and operational performance
* Assist with the development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions and audit processes
* Participate in supplier, process and product audits where required
* Review quality records, certifications and documentation to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
* Support continuous improvement activities across the quality management system
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Compliance Auditor or Quality Systems role
* Experience working within an aerospace, manufacturing, engineering or other regulated environment
* Working knowledge of aerospace and manufacturing quality management systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements, is essential
* Experience conducting internal, process, product or system audits
* Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance frameworks
* Experience identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action activities
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement techniques
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation would be advantageous
* Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities
* Lead Auditor qualification or formal auditing certification would be highly advantageous
* Experience supporting customer and third-party audits would be beneficial
Salary Information
* Starting salary between £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
* Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
* Training and professional development support
* Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
* 33 days holiday
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan
* On-site parking available
Recruitment Process
This position is being recruited exclusively by W Talent Recruitment, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly
Reference: 225242228
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Quality Auditor
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA), one of Europe's leading aerospace forging and precision manufacturing companies, is expanding and looking to recruit a Quality Auditor to join its Sheffield-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Auditor to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturing organisation. Working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and aerospace quality requirements across one of the most technically advanced forging operations in Europe.
Company Details - Independent Forgings and Alloys
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.
As a key supplier into the global aerospace sector, IFA manufactures critical forged components for some of the world's most demanding aerospace applications, operating to the highest standards of quality, compliance and manufacturing excellence.
Job Vacancy
As the Quality Auditor, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, supporting the Quality function through the planning, execution and reporting of audits across manufacturing processes, systems and procedures. You will work closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements, aerospace standards and regulatory obligations.
The role will focus on conducting internal audits, supporting external and customer audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, conduct and report internal process, product and system audits across manufacturing operations
* Verify compliance with customer, aerospace, regulatory and company quality requirements
* Support and participate in customer, third-party and regulatory audits
* Assess compliance against ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP and internal quality management system requirements
* Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement and compliance risks
* Support root cause analysis investigations and verify corrective and preventive actions
* Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable resolution of audit findings
* Maintain audit schedules, records and documentation in line with business requirements
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to promote quality best practice
* Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance and operational performance
* Assist with the development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions and audit processes
* Participate in supplier, process and product audits where required
* Review quality records, certifications and documentation to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
* Support continuous improvement activities across the quality management system
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Compliance Auditor or Quality Systems role
* Experience working within an aerospace, manufacturing, engineering or other regulated environment
* Working knowledge of aerospace and manufacturing quality management systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements, is essential
* Experience conducting internal, process, product or system audits
* Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance frameworks
* Experience identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action activities
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement techniques
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation would be advantageous
* Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities
* Lead Auditor qualification or formal auditing certification would be highly advantageous
* Experience supporting customer and third-party audits would be beneficial
Salary Information
* Starting salary between £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
* Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
* Training and professional development support
* Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
* 33 days holiday
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan
* On-site parking available
Recruitment Process
This position is being recruited exclusively by W Talent Recruitment, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Auditor to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturing organisation. Working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and aerospace quality requirements across one of the most technically advanced forging operations in Europe.
Company Details - Independent Forgings and Alloys
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.
As a key supplier into the global aerospace sector, IFA manufactures critical forged components for some of the world's most demanding aerospace applications, operating to the highest standards of quality, compliance and manufacturing excellence.
Job Vacancy
As the Quality Auditor, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, supporting the Quality function through the planning, execution and reporting of audits across manufacturing processes, systems and procedures. You will work closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements, aerospace standards and regulatory obligations.
The role will focus on conducting internal audits, supporting external and customer audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, conduct and report internal process, product and system audits across manufacturing operations
* Verify compliance with customer, aerospace, regulatory and company quality requirements
* Support and participate in customer, third-party and regulatory audits
* Assess compliance against ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP and internal quality management system requirements
* Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement and compliance risks
* Support root cause analysis investigations and verify corrective and preventive actions
* Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable resolution of audit findings
* Maintain audit schedules, records and documentation in line with business requirements
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to promote quality best practice
* Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance and operational performance
* Assist with the development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions and audit processes
* Participate in supplier, process and product audits where required
* Review quality records, certifications and documentation to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
* Support continuous improvement activities across the quality management system
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Compliance Auditor or Quality Systems role
* Experience working within an aerospace, manufacturing, engineering or other regulated environment
* Working knowledge of aerospace and manufacturing quality management systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements, is essential
* Experience conducting internal, process, product or system audits
* Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance frameworks
* Experience identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action activities
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement techniques
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation would be advantageous
* Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities
* Lead Auditor qualification or formal auditing certification would be highly advantageous
* Experience supporting customer and third-party audits would be beneficial
Salary Information
* Starting salary between £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
* Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
* Training and professional development support
* Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
* 33 days holiday
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan
* On-site parking available
Recruitment Process
This position is being recruited exclusively by W Talent Recruitment, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly
Reference: 225242228
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