Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Engineering

Company: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
Apply for the Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Engineering
Location: Rochford
Job Description:

Monday – Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Syntech Recruitment are working with an established aerospace precision engineering manufacturer in Essex, supplying safety-critical components to demanding programmes across the sector. AS9100 accredited, 4-day week, strong package. They need a Quality Engineer who knows their way around a shop floor, can own inspections end-to-end and will drive quality standards without needing to be managed. If you have aerospace or precision engineering experience and a solid grounding in AS9100, apply.

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 (37-hour week, 4-day)
  • Holiday: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays
  • Pension: Company pension scheme
  • Health: Health Cash Plan
  • Additional: Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and Shopping Discounts

Quality Engineer Role

Hands-on quality role working across the production floor and inspection function. Duties will include:

  • First-off inspections, in-process checks and final release of components
  • Maintaining and auditing the QMS against AS9100 and ISO 9001
  • Root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Managing NCRs and customer complaints through to closure
  • Planning and conducting internal audits; supporting third-party and customer audits
  • Supporting new product introduction and supplier quality
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to verify component conformance

Quality Engineer Profile

  • Experience: Quality engineering background in aerospace, defence or precision engineering
  • Standards: Solid working knowledge of AS9100 – you have used it, not just read it
  • Inspection: Confident with first-offs, in-process inspection and final release
  • Technical: Able to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment competently
  • Audit: Internal auditor qualified or working towards it
  • Approach: Hands-on and visible on the shop floor – not looking for a desk job

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Posted: August 9th, 2026