Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Aerospace Manufacturing | Office-Based | Cardiff If quality matters to you — not just ticking boxes, but protecting safety, performance and reputation — this role will speak your language. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on Quality Engineer role within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, where attention to detail isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical. You’ll be at the heart of the operation, working closely with engineering, production, suppliers and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality and airworthiness standards. If you enjoy understanding processes end-to-end, spotting where things can be better, and helping teams get things right first time, you’ll thrive here. The Role — What You’ll Be Trusted With You’ll support and strengthen the Quality Management System, making sure processes are effective, compliant and understood across the business. Your responsibilities will include: * Supporting the implementation and maintenance of internal and customer quality requirements * Escalating quality or airworthiness risks clearly and confidently to management * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, identifying key characteristics * Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production with quality planning * Managing customer and regulatory portals (e.g. customer systems, audit platforms) * Conducting internal audits and supporting supplier audits, including closure of non-conformances * Carrying out capability studies using statistical techniques and measurement equipment * Supporting continuous improvement activities aligned to business KPIs * Leading root cause analysis using structured quality tools and statistical methods * Supporting mandatory training and maintaining quality registers and records * Completing AS9102 FAIRs and UK CAA Form 1 documentation This is a role where quality engineering meets real-world manufacturing. The Kind of Person Who Does Well Here You’re likely to enjoy this role if you: * Care deeply about doing things properly — and getting them right first time * Like understanding both product and process, not just paperwork * Are confident challenging issues that affect quality or airworthiness * Enjoy working with people across different functions * Take pride in accuracy, traceability and clear documentation What You’ll Bring Desirable experience and qualifications: * 5+ years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role * Qualification in Quality or Engineering (e.g. C&G 743, IAQA Level 4, ONC/HNC, or similar) * Familiarity with ISO 9001 (AS9100 or equivalent highly desirable) * Confident use of Microsoft Office tools Skills That Will Help You Stand Out * Strong attention to detail and decision-making ability * Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills * Ability to analyse data and present it clearly to others * Good general technical understanding * Clear written and verbal communication skills * Confidence using maths and statistics to support quality decisions Why This Role Is Worth Your Time * A meaningful quality role where safety and compliance truly matter * Exposure to certified aerospace products and global customers * A supportive team environment where quality is taken seriously * A position where your judgment, diligence and expertise are valued