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Senior Quality Engineer

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:30

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of “on-time, first-time” quality performance.

This role will play a key part in driving quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement, while also supporting wider health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities.

You’ll work closely with the QHSE Manager and cross-functional teams to embed a strong quality culture across the business, ensuring systems, processes, and products meet both internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards, maintaining accurate documentation and audit readiness
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance across the business
Maintain and improve the Business Management System (BMS), including internal audit programmes
Lead and support root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and drive corrective actions
Manage and track non-conformances (NCRs), identifying trends and implementing preventative actions
Support customer and supplier quality activities, including audits and investigations
Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards
Oversee calibration systems and ensure equipment compliance
Conduct shop floor (Gemba) walks to identify improvement opportunities
Deliver training on quality systems and procedures to improve engagement and compliance
Support risk assessments, COSHH, and HSE initiatives
Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with experience in a precision manufacturing or aerospace environment, comfortable working both strategically and hands-on on the shop floor.

Essential Experience

Experience in aerospace quality engineering (AS9100 environment)
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and auditing processes
Experience with RCA tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Knowledge of FAI (AS9102)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & GD&T
Experience with metrology and inspection techniques
Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagementDesirable

Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above)
Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
Professional memberships (CQI, IOSH etc.)

Reference: 225348684

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Senior Quality Engineer

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:30

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of “on-time, first-time” quality performance.

This role will play a key part in driving quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement, while also supporting wider health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities.

You’ll work closely with the QHSE Manager and cross-functional teams to embed a strong quality culture across the business, ensuring systems, processes, and products meet both internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards, maintaining accurate documentation and audit readiness
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance across the business
Maintain and improve the Business Management System (BMS), including internal audit programmes
Lead and support root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and drive corrective actions
Manage and track non-conformances (NCRs), identifying trends and implementing preventative actions
Support customer and supplier quality activities, including audits and investigations
Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards
Oversee calibration systems and ensure equipment compliance
Conduct shop floor (Gemba) walks to identify improvement opportunities
Deliver training on quality systems and procedures to improve engagement and compliance
Support risk assessments, COSHH, and HSE initiatives
Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with experience in a precision manufacturing or aerospace environment, comfortable working both strategically and hands-on on the shop floor.

Essential Experience

Experience in aerospace quality engineering (AS9100 environment)
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and auditing processes
Experience with RCA tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Knowledge of FAI (AS9102)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & GD&T
Experience with metrology and inspection techniques
Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagementDesirable

Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above)
Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
Professional memberships (CQI, IOSH etc.)
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Reference: 225348684

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