Junior Quality Engineer

Junior Quality Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Type: Full-time, permanent


Are you detail-driven, technically curious and keen to build a career in quality within a high-performance engineering environment? Do aerospace and space genuinely interest you? This is a great opportunity to step into a quality focused role with real responsibility and development.


We're an established engineering business operating to demanding industry standards.

As a Junior Quality Engineer, you'll support the Quality Manager and wider teams to ensure products, processes and documentation meet exacting customer and regulatory requirements.


What you'll be doing


  • Supporting day-to-day Quality Assurance activities across operations




  • Maintaining corrective actions and non-conformance processes within the QMS




  • Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)




  • Carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits




  • Managing drawing control and supporting engineering change processes




  • Responding to customer NCRs in a timely and professional manner




  • Working cross functionally to drive continuous improvement




What we're looking for

Essential:




  • An HND, completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical qualification in engineering, manufacturing, materials or a related discipline




  • Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment




  • Understanding of quality, inspection or assurance processes




  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings




  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and clear communication skills




  • IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office tools




Desirable:




  • Exposure to AS9100, aerospace or other regulated quality management systems




  • Experience with FAIRs, NCRs, audits or process control




  • Knowledge of metallurgy, materials, laser cutting or CAD systems




  • Genuine interest in aerospace, space or high-integrity engineering sectors




Why join?


  • Salary of £28k-£35k depending on experience




  • Clear development pathway within quality engineering




  • Hands-on exposure to aerospace-level standards and customers




  • Supportive, technically focused team environment




  • A role where quality, precision and improvement truly matter




If you've completed an HND or engineering apprenticeship and want to build a quality career in a challenging, aerospace-aligned environment, this role offers an excellent next step.




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