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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England Start: ASAP Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum Posted: 2026-02-19 08:42:19