Quality Engineer

England Source: WhatJobs

£35,000–£45,000

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products, processes, and systems meet the highest quality standards and customer expectations.

You’ll lead root cause investigations, drive continuous improvement activities, and support compliance with industry standards, including AS9100 and our internal management systems.

Your contribution will be key to maintaining operational excellence and delivering customer satisfaction across our aerospace, defence, and industrial customer base.

£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About Us

R E Thompson is a leading precision aerospace engineering company with over 75 years of experience providing complete manufacturing solutions.

Operating from our advanced facilities in Hampshire, we are home to the UK’s most sophisticated automated 5-axis machine shop. Our state-of-the‑art Flexible Manufacturing System enables 24/7 lights‑out production, and we hold AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 certifications.

We work with prestigious clients including GE Aviation, BAE Systems, and Ontic, delivering complex precision components for the aerospace, defence, automotive, and electronics industries.

Lead investigations into product and process non‑conformities, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Develop and maintain management system documentation including work instructions, control plans, FAIRs, inspection procedures, and audit reports
Support the introduction of new customer parts and processes, ensuring quality requirements are defined and achieved
Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with AS9100 and other standards
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects
Analyse quality data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure compliance with customer‑specific requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies
Provide training and guidance on quality tools, standards, and best practices
Participate in APQP, PPAP, and FMEA activities to support product and process validation
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality awareness, and safety

Experience & Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline, or equivalent experience through apprenticeship or vocational route
Proven experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing or engineering
Strong understanding of quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance
Proficient in quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and FMEA
Experience with APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality management
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Skilled in data analysis and reporting using Excel and quality management software
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Valid UK driving licence (role may involve some travel)
Internal auditor qualification for AS9100 or ISO 9001
Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement certification
Experience in aerospace or precision engineering sector
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)
Understanding of cost of poor quality and its business impact