Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Package & Benefits
£38,000 – £42,000
Bi-annual performance bonus (paid every 6 months)
 
Certain Advantage are working with a strong manufacturing company in the Manchester area. Duer to increase of work. They have two permanent opportunities for experienced Quality Engineers to work in a clean, modern manufacturing plant with strong 5S standards
 
Option 1: Quality Engineer – Projects & Audits
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead internal compliance audits and support external surveillance audits (QMS / IMS).
• Manage Non-Conformance, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and Concession raising.
• Ensure robust root-cause analysis (8D, 5Y) and drive continuous improvement / waste elimination.
• Review manufacturing routing, engineering drawings, and specifications for project conformity.
• Champion shop-floor 5S and health & safety standards.

 
Option 2: Quality Engineer – Product & NPI
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct product inspection and verification across raw materials to finished turned/machined and sheet metal components.
• Lead First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs / AS9102) and initial batch sign-offs.
• Utilize advanced and traditional inspection techniques (hand tools, Keyence, CMM).
• Raise and resolve Non-Conformance reports, concessions, and corrective actions on the shop floor.
• Work directly with production teams to optimize First Time Through (RTT) rates and enforce 5S standards.

 
What We Are Looking For (Both Roles)
Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ Quality Engineering experience within a metallic manufacturing environment (Sheet Metal, Precision Machining, or Turned Components).
• Direct exposure to Aerospace or Defense high-standard production environments (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
• Drawing Literacy: Time-served inspection capability—expert in reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.
• Solid working understanding of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Pragmatic problem-solver, decisive, strong communicator, and a champion for continuous improvement.

 
Career progression and development opportunities in a stable, growing business.
 
How to Apply
If you hold a background in metallic aerospace/defense manufacturing and are ready to take on a dedicated Projects/Audits or Product/Inspection role, submit your CV today or contact Lindsay on 0161 871 8283 or Email Lindsay.Cunliffe@certainadvantage.co.uk for a confidential discussion.