Quality Engineer
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent or contract , Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a high-performing engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting product excellence through robust root cause analysis and corrective action.
As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in customer approvals, audits, and product release certifications while driving continuous improvement in line with aerospace and defence regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and validate First Article Reports (FARs) for customers and suppliers.
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues through effective corrective actions.
- Monitor and escalate internal quality concerns, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Host customer and third-party audits, and carry out internal audits as required.
- Ensure product release certification in line with EASA, FAR, and related standards.
- Support quality metrics implementation and deputise for the Quality Manager when required.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within aerospace, defence, or similar high-reliability environments.
- Knowledge of AS9100, FAA standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with customers and present to management.
- Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong report-writing ability.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quality Engineer to further develop their career within a challenging and rewarding environment.
TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process
- Lead audits, investigations, and root cause analysis in aerospace quality
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, and EASA standards
- Drive continuous improvement and customer-focused quality initiatives