Quality Control Engineer (Aerospace) – Yeovil (Site Based)

Contract to end of year | Inside IR35 | 37 hrs/week (Mon–Fri) | No SC required

An opportunity has arisen within the Transmissions & Mechanical Parts Centre of Excellence for a Quality Control Engineer to support Production in meeting Quality Control, Quality System and Regulatory requirements within a gear shop / mechanical parts environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance across the business
• Prepare and deliver quality training to meet regulatory, customer and company standards
• Train and qualify Gear Inspectors, including eyesight tests and re-validations
• Provide day-to-day inspection support for the Gear Shop
• Review/approve product qualification documentation (e.g. FAIR / First Article Inspection Reports)
• Support the concession process (Civil – electronic and Military)
• Prepare, review and approve quality procedures on behalf of the Quality Manager
• Liaise between operations and customers to resolve quality issues quickly
• Lead investigations into customer complaints (Civil & Military) relating to gears
• Track progress, report status and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain/review QC KPIs with the QC Manager and deputise at key meetings as required

Skills & experience

• HNC or equivalent (Quality Engineering desirable)
• Experience with quality systems/procedures in aerospace
• Methodical, high-integrity approach; customer-focused team player
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Yeovil (100% on-site)

Security clearance: Not required

For more information please contact the recruitment team oe apply online & we will get back to you