Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryHillingdon, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 8 July 2026
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Salary: £45,000 - £52,000
Location: Based near Uxbridge (commutable from Uxbridge, High Wycombe, Slough, Watford, Aylesbury, Reading and West London)
Hours: 37-hour week | Early finish every Friday (12pm)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate
Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a world-renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer based near Uxbridge, supporting the search for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Inspection and Quality function.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment where quality, precision and compliance are absolutely critical. You’ll play a key role in supporting First Article Inspection activities, Patrol Inspection Audits, and ensuring products meet AS9102 and AS9100 standards within a life-saving engineering environment.
Important Information
Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to BPSS security clearance checks. Applicants will need to demonstrate a consistent recent 5-year employment history and right to work within the UK before employment can commence.
What’s in it for you?
* £19.75ph – £20.27ph
* 37-hour working week
* Friday 12pm finish
* Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 9% non-contributory pension scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 4x salary life assurance
* Subsidised canteen
* Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Long-term career progression within aerospace engineering
Quality Engineer Responsibilities
* Planning and conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities against programme requirements
* Completing First Article Inspection reports for top-level assemblies and deliverable items
* Carrying out Patrol Inspection Audits across manufacturing areas
* Reviewing completed FAI documentation to ensure compliance with AS9102 and internal quality requirements
* Supporting corrective action activities and maintaining MOE reporting metrics
* Creating and managing non-conformance notifications where required
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across inspection and quality processes
* Working closely with manufacturing, inspection and quality teams to ensure products meet required standards
* Using systems such as Qpulse QPM, SAP and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation activities
What we are looking for
* Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Inspection Engineer, First Article Inspector or Aerospace Inspection role
* Strong understanding of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection processes
* Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D technical data
* Good understanding of inspection tools, quality systems and manufacturing processes
* Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office and quality management systems
* Experience using Qpulse QPM, SAP or equivalent systems would be advantageous
* Aerospace or defence industry experience highly desirable
* HNC/HND/NVQ level qualification within Engineering or similar preferred
If you’re an experienced Quality or Inspection professional looking to step into a highly respected aerospace manufacturer with excellent benefits, structured hours and long-term career stability, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Zachary at Syntech Recruitment for more information
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000
Location: Based near Uxbridge (commutable from Uxbridge, High Wycombe, Slough, Watford, Aylesbury, Reading and West London)
Hours: 37-hour week | Early finish every Friday (12pm)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate
Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a world-renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer based near Uxbridge, supporting the search for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Inspection and Quality function.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment where quality, precision and compliance are absolutely critical. You’ll play a key role in supporting First Article Inspection activities, Patrol Inspection Audits, and ensuring products meet AS9102 and AS9100 standards within a life-saving engineering environment.
Important Information
Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to BPSS security clearance checks. Applicants will need to demonstrate a consistent recent 5-year employment history and right to work within the UK before employment can commence.
What’s in it for you?
* £19.75ph – £20.27ph
* 37-hour working week
* Friday 12pm finish
* Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 9% non-contributory pension scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 4x salary life assurance
* Subsidised canteen
* Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Long-term career progression within aerospace engineering
Quality Engineer Responsibilities
* Planning and conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities against programme requirements
* Completing First Article Inspection reports for top-level assemblies and deliverable items
* Carrying out Patrol Inspection Audits across manufacturing areas
* Reviewing completed FAI documentation to ensure compliance with AS9102 and internal quality requirements
* Supporting corrective action activities and maintaining MOE reporting metrics
* Creating and managing non-conformance notifications where required
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across inspection and quality processes
* Working closely with manufacturing, inspection and quality teams to ensure products meet required standards
* Using systems such as Qpulse QPM, SAP and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation activities
What we are looking for
* Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Inspection Engineer, First Article Inspector or Aerospace Inspection role
* Strong understanding of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection processes
* Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D technical data
* Good understanding of inspection tools, quality systems and manufacturing processes
* Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office and quality management systems
* Experience using Qpulse QPM, SAP or equivalent systems would be advantageous
* Aerospace or defence industry experience highly desirable
* HNC/HND/NVQ level qualification within Engineering or similar preferred
If you’re an experienced Quality or Inspection professional looking to step into a highly respected aerospace manufacturer with excellent benefits, structured hours and long-term career stability, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Zachary at Syntech Recruitment for more information