Quality Engineer - Aerospace

Location: South West UK (On-site)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + benefits

I'm currently supporting a long-established aerospace engineering company who are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. This role will be key in ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, with a particular focus on FAIRs and PPAP.

The Role:

Lead the compilation, validation, and submission of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102, AS9100 Rev D, and customer-specific requirements (including Rolls-Royce SABRe4).

Manage FAIR submissions via customer portals, tracking progress and handling feedback or rejections.

Develop and maintain PPAP documentation (balloon drawings, control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs, capability reports).

Work closely with engineering, production, and inspection teams to gather and validate data.

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Drive problem-solving using tools such as 8D and 5-Why. What You'll Need:

Proven experience compiling and submitting FAIRs within aerospace.

Strong knowledge of PPAP and related quality tools.

Good understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Desirable:

3+ years' aerospace quality engineering experience.

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering/Quality.

Knowledge of Rolls-Royce SABRe4.

Lead Auditor certification (AS9100/ISO 9001). Hours & Benefits:

37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-12:30).

25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Pension scheme, health & wellbeing plan, life insurance.

Cycle-to-work scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Engineer with strong FAIR and PPAP experience to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer offering stability, development, and a competitive package.

If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion