Job Description

A requirement has arisen for an experienced Contract Quality Engineer to support aerospace and defence programmes within a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Warwickshire.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance, product integrity, and continuous improvement across production and supply chain activities.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality standards, supporting both internal operations and external suppliers to meet stringent industry and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards

Conduct internal, supplier, and process audits

Manage non-conformances and lead root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys)

Implement and drive corrective and preventive actions

Support FAIRs, PPAP, and APQP activities

Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teamsCandidate Requirements:

Demonstrable experience as a Quality Engineer within aerospace, defence, or similar regulated industries

Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems

Experience in auditing and supplier quality management

Effective problem-solving skills with a structured approach

Ability to operate independently and integrate quickly into contract rolesContract Details:

Competitive day rate (DOE)

Immediate start available

Initial contract with potential extension

Warwickshire-based, with on-site presence requiredThis position is suited to a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer capable of delivering results within demanding engineering environments. Please click apply now for more details