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.

Project Specialist