Aerospace Process Quality Engineer

*** Process Quality Engineer ***

Job Description:
Seeking a Process Quality Engineer to be based on-site supporting a customer programme in Wolverhampton, working full-time, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background, experience in product launch and development environments, and the ability to develop inspection plans and optimise inspection methods to support the delivery of high-quality aerospace components.

The support will include:

• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements
• Developing and reviewing inspection plans, procedures and documentation
• Supporting Engineering Design Reviews with quality input (inspection feasibility, producibility, etc.)
• Working with engineering, production and specialist teams to resolve technical and quality issues
• Supporting inspections, investigations and problem analysis during NPI and development phases
• Highlighting manufacturing and fabrication issues that impact delivery performance
• Supporting the design of inspection processes, equipment and fixturing
• Working with the APQP lead and supporting related activities
• Planning and coordinating MSA studies
• Assisting with interpretation of manufacturing data to assess process stability and capability
• Supporting advancement of inspection methods and new technologies
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the NPI team

Experience requirements:

• Previous experience in a quality-focused role within aerospace or automotive (product development or NPI experience advantageous)
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Good knowledge of manual and automated inspection tools (e.g. micrometers, verniers, CMM, vision systems)
• Experience within an AS9100 quality system and familiarity with AS9102 FAIR requirements
• Understanding of drafting and modelling practices (ASME Y14.5 advantageous)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Able to interpret data and support process capability assessments
• Comfortable using a range of software packages
• Based within a commutable distance of Wolverhampton
• Occasional flexibility to work outside core hours subject to business need

The role falls inside IR35.