*Role: *Quality Engineer

*Location:* BB18 6DX, UK

*About BUOYANCY AEROSPACE*

*Enabling the free world’s leading aerospace, space, and defense institutions.* BUOYANCY AEROSPACE was founded in 2022 to meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defense—markets underserved by a dysfunctional supply chain. We attract the most capable talent with integrity and build and leverage generative AI for digital and physical solutions. We are proud to contribute significantly to the most prestigious and complex aerospace, space, and defense platforms—some under confidential mandates.

We are not a company of promises. With active production facilities in the UK and Germany and a growing workforce of currently >150 employees, we are scaling rapidly, but already delivering to our customers.

Our culture is highly purpose-driven, constantly delivering innovation, exceptional standards, execution. This is a high-performance environment. If you seek meaningful work at the intersection of technology and defense, this is the place for you. Those looking for the comfort of a standard role are discouraged from applying.

*The Role: Quality Engineer*

We are seeking a *Quality Engineer* for the structural airframe components section of *BUOYANCY AEROSPACE Ltd, UK.*

*Key Responsibilities* include the following dimensions.

*Responsibilities and Duties:* * Work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager. * Communicate quality issues with customers and suppliers. * Prepare First article inspection reports. * Lead/support RCCA activities and the NCR process dealing with non-conforming products while implementing robust corrective actions. * Generate, implement, and maintain procedures, processes, work instructions and SOPs. * Review and manage customer specifications. * Manage the calibration system. * Conduct Internal audits to schedule. * Support customer and regulatory audits. * Support the reporting of KPIs.

*Required Skills and Qualifications*

First and foremost, you must bring outstanding problem solving skills, strong work ethics, and integrity to the table. Furthermore, we consider the following formal requirements relevant.

* AS9100 Internal auditor certification. * Previous experience as Quality engineer in the aerospace industry. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of AS9100 QMS requirements. * IT Literate. * Self-motivated and proactive. * A clear commitment to our company values of purpose, excellence, innovation, and team culture.

*What We Offer*

We believe to offer something different.

* *Strategic Impact:* Shape critical operational processes and establish a legacy of excellence in a rapidly scaling organisation. * *Prestige and Innovation:* Work on high-stakes projects that define the future of aerospace, space, and defense. * *Meritocratic Culture:* Join an organisation where excellence, integrity, and results are the foundation of everything we do. We are proud of our unique team ethos, enabling and supporting each other and going the extra mile together.

*At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE, we are committed to a purely merit-based environment where performance, capability, and integrity are all that matter. *We do not hire based on race, skin colour, gender, religion, or any other personal characteristic protected by the law; we believe in rewarding talent, dedication, integrity, and results.

To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application (motivational letter, CV, and _all _references) to *join@buoyancy.space*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s): * Do you feel a strong alignment to our four company values?

Experience: * Quality Management: 2 years (required) * Aerospace: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute: * Barnoldswick, BB18 6DX (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025