Aerospace Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Aerospace Denham | £38,000–£39,000 | Permanent | Days A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer based in Denham is looking to recruit a Quality Engineer to join its Inspection and Quality function. This role is focused on First Article Inspection and patrol inspection activity within a safety‑critical manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with inspection, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure products meet specification, customer requirements and AS9100 standards. The role The position sits within the inspection quality team and is hands‑on rather than desk‑based. Key responsibilities include: Planning and carrying out First Article Inspections in line with AS9102 requirements Completing, reviewing and signing off FAI reports for assemblies and customer deliverables Conducting patrol inspection audits across manufacturing areas in line with internal procedures Creating audit reports, metrics and corrective action tracking for inspection activity Raising non‑conformance reports where required and supporting follow‑up actions Supporting continuous improvement of inspection and FAI processes Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality data Using QMS and business systems to support inspection reporting and analysis Supporting wider inspection department activity as required What you’ll need Background in manufacturing or engineering Experience in a quality, inspection or quality engineering role Good understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Confident with data, reporting and Microsoft Office tools Comfortable working in a regulated, safety‑critical environment Aerospace experience is desirable but not essential if you have relevant quality or inspection experience in a technical manufacturing setting. What’s on offer £38,000–£39,000 salary Standard days at a well‑established Denham site Strong benefits package Long‑term stability in a safety‑critical aerospace environment Opportunity to develop further within inspection, audit and quality engineering This is a permanent opportunity within a highly respected aerospace manufacturer, working on complex, safety‑critical products where quality and compliance are central to everything the business does. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email