Quality / Calibration Engineer

Quality / Calibration Engineer

Aldershot, Hampshire (Onsite)

Full-time | Permanent

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality / Calibration Engineer to join our Quality Department at our Aldershot facility. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing calibrated equipment systems and ensuring full compliance with aerospace quality standards, particularly EN/AS9100 and traceability to national and international standards. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will play a vital role in maintaining quality excellence, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain calibrated equipment across the business (internal and external calibration)
• Ensure compliance with QMS requirements, including AS9100 and customer-specific standards
• Prepare and support internal and external audits, including NCR management and closure
• Process supplier and customer returns relating to non-conforming products
• Lead and support corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving within production
• Identify trends in internal failures and drive improvement initiatives
• Support customer audits and liaise directly with customer quality representatives
• Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement across the business
• Ensure QA priorities align with on-time delivery targets
• Maintain compliance with health & safety requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in calibration (hands‑on and system management)
• Strong understanding of EN/AS9100 (minimum 3 years’ experience)
• Background in a manufacturing environment (aerospace desirable)
• Experience with audits, NCRs, and quality systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, root cause analysis)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and external customers

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 15:45
• Friday: 06:00 – 13:00 (Early finish every Friday)

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays)
• Group life cover (4x basic annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Pension scheme via salary sacrifice with Royal London
• Employer contribution: 3% (after 3 months)
• Employee minimum contribution: 5%

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