Junior Quality Engineer

Manchester

£28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Are you detail-driven, technically curious and keen to build a career in quality within a high-performance engineering environment? Do aerospace and space genuinely interest you? This is a great opportunity to step into a quality focused role with real responsibility and development.

We're an established engineering business operating to demanding industry standards. As a Junior Quality Engineer, you'll support the Quality Manager and wider teams to ensure products, processes and documentation meet exacting customer and regulatory requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting day-to-day Quality Assurance activities across operations
• Maintaining corrective actions and non-conformance processes within the QMS
• Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits
• Managing drawing control and supporting engineering change processes
• Responding to customer NCRs in a timely and professional manner
• Working cross functionally to drive continuous improvement

What we're looking for

Essential:

• An HND, completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical qualification in engineering, manufacturing, materials or a related discipline
• Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Understanding of quality, inspection or assurance processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and clear communication skills
• IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office tools

Desirable:

• Exposure to AS9100, aerospace or other regulated quality management systems
• Experience with FAIRs, NCRs, audits or process control
• Knowledge of metallurgy, materials, laser cutting or CAD systems
• Genuine interest in aerospace, space or high-integrity engineering sectors

Why join?

• Salary of £28k-£35k depending on experience
• Clear development pathway within quality engineering
• Hands-on exposure to aerospace-level standards and customers
• Supportive, technically focused team environment
• A role where quality, precision and improvement truly matter

If you've completed an HND or engineering apprenticeship and want to build a quality career in a challenging, aerospace-aligned environment, this role offers an excellent next step.