Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor
Location: Greater ManchesterSalary: Circa £40,000 + benefitsSector: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Engineering
We are recruiting for an aerospace engineering business seeking a Mid/Senior level Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor to join its growing divisional quality team based in Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience operating within an EN9100 / AS9100 environment who is looking to develop their career within a highly regulated engineering sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting quality assurance, compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
The Role
Working as part of the divisional quality function, you will support and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) while driving quality-focused improvements across several engineering and manufacturing facilities.
The role will involve a combination of internal auditing, compliance, document control, supplier quality support, and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct internal EN9100 / AS9100 audits across multiple manufacturing and engineering sitesSupport compliance and continuous improvement activities across the Integrated Management System (IMS)Lead investigations and support closure of audit-related non-conformancesDrive proactive quality improvement initiatives using tools such as:8DRCCAIshikawa / Fishbone analysisMaintain and control IMS documentation and configuration recordsReview and verify quality documentation for completeness and complianceSupport supplier quality activities including supplier assessments and periodic reviewsAnalyse quality trends and identify improvement opportunitiesSupport and mentor QA/QC personnel where appropriatePresent audit findings and improvement activities to key stakeholders and leadership teamsTravel between sites as required for auditing activitiesEssential Requirements
Experience working within an EN9100 / AS9100 quality management environmentPrevious experience within aerospace, precision engineering, or another highly regulated manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsGood IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointFull UK driving licenceDesirable Experience
Internal auditing experienceEN9100 / AS9100 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certificationISO14001 Internal or Lead Auditor exposureExperience leading RCCA or quality improvement activitiesTraining & Development
Candidates with existing EN9100 Lead Auditor certification would be of particular interest; however, this is not essential, and further training can be provided for the right individual.
This opportunity would suit someone looking to further develop their career within aerospace quality and compliance while gaining broader exposure across a multi-site engineering environment.
Package & Benefits
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysCareer progression and training opportunitiesEmployee discount schemeCycle to work schemeDiscounted gym membershipFree onsite parkingAdditional Information
Two-stage onsite interview processIf you are interested in discussing the opportunity further, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Coral at DCS
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