Quality Systems Engineer - Owen Daniels : Job Details

Quality Systems EngineerRedditch, UKPermanent | Aerospace & Defence | Competitive Salary + BenefitsWe are supporting a well-established and growing aerospace engineering organisation in their search for a skilled Quality Systems Engineer. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Business Management System (BMS) in alignment with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.This is an ideal position for an experienced quality professional who excels in systems thinking, thrives on detail, and is passionate about driving sustainable improvements in a highly regulated environment.Quality Systems Engineer Job Description •    Maintain and develop the company’s Quality and Business Management Systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100, customer quality requirements, and industry best practices.•    Lead and coordinate internal audit programs, ensuring timely execution, closure of findings, and implementation of effective corrective actions.•    Support and prepare for external audits, including AS9100 and NADCAP special process audits (NDT, Chemical Processing, Heat Treatment, Forging).•    Analyse audit and quality data to identify systemic trends and drive process-level improvements.•    Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure all quality systems and documentation support efficient, compliant production.•    Support the control, review, and communication of customer and regulatory specifications.•    Drive risk-based thinking and preventive action within the management system and across the wider business.•    Participate in document control, ensuring procedures, work instructions, and quality records are kept up-to-date and in full compliance.•    Assist in the development of operator approval processes, training frameworks, and quality awareness across the business.Quality Systems Engineer Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience •    Solid experience in Quality Systems Engineering, ideally within aerospace, defence, or high-precision manufacturing•    Deep understanding of AS9100 Rev D and associated aerospace quality standards•    Familiarity with NADCAP special processes and audit preparation•    Strong background in internal auditing, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis•    Ability to review, interpret, and flow down customer and regulatory specifications•    Excellent communication and documentation skills•    Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. PDCA, 8D, FMEA)•    Comfortable working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Operational teamsThis is an ITAR Regulated Site & All Offers Subject to checks