Quality Engineer NEW

Luton, Bedfordshire
Synergize Consulting Ltd

Quality Engineer (Project/Quality Engineering) – Defence/Aerospace Sector

Luton based (3-4 days per week)

Up to £40 p/h

SC clearance essential

We are supporting a leading UK defence and aerospace organisation in securing an enthusiastic Quality Engineer to support a portfolio of high-profile in-service programmes, including fast jet and complex airborne platforms.

This opportunity sits within a Customer Support/Service Solutions division and will be working closely with the operations and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality excellence across in service and returned material activities.

As Quality Engineer, you will:

• Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities
• Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review and approve quality documentation relating to concessions, repairs, and returns
• Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned/unserviceable items
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, internal Quality Management Systems, and customer contractual requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across in-service quality processes
• Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets
• Provide quality reports and supporting data to programme and functional teams

About You

• Background in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing within Defence or Aerospace (Essential)
• Security cleared to SC level (Essential)
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Pattern Fault Lifecycle, verification processes ect.

This is an excellent contract opportunity to contribute to critical national programmes within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply directly.