Quality Engineer - Bristol - Up to £40k DOE, plus excellent benefits

Our client a leading Specialist Manufacturer of machined components for the Aerospace sector is looking to recruit a Quality Engineer for their prestigious site based in Bristol. The Quality Engineer will play an integral part in the compilation, validation, and submission of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to aerospace customers, ensuring full compliance with AS9102, AS9100 Rev D.

Salary: £40k DOE, plus excellent benefits.

Location: Bristol

Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

* Lead the end-to-end process of FAIR compilation, including gathering and verifying all required documentation, inspection results, material certifications, and process validations.

* Ensure all FAIRs are completed in accordance with AS9102 standards and specific customer requirements.

* Liaise with internal departments (engineering, production, inspection) to collect and validate data for FAIR submissions.

* Submit FAIRs through customer portals and manage feedback or rejections.

* Maintain a robust tracking system for FAIR status, approvals, and revisions.

* Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D and customer-specific quality standards.

* Lead the development and deployment of zero-defect methodology.

* Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.

* Develop and maintain quality PPAP documentation including Balloon drawings, control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs and Capability reports.

* Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming product quality and compliance.

* Accomplishing investigation using established 8D techniques to determine problem, root cause, corrective, and preventative actions in support of internal and external non-conformances.

The successful candidate:

* Apprenticeship or HNC in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline

* Practical knowledge of manufacturing and quality management systems.

* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer specific requirements including geometric tolerancing.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and some understanding of Aerospace requirements

* Proven knowledge of SPC (Statistical process control) and the deployment of appropriate process quality tools and techniques.

* In-depth experience of problem solving using appropriate quality tools and techniques such as 8d, 5 why

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer looking to join a well-established organisation where you can build your career