Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Sedgefield
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Benefits: Pension, healthcare options, enhanced holidays, professional development & more
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
The Company:
A rapidly expanding, innovative engineering and technology manufacturer delivering high-performance solutions across aerospace, defence, space and advanced communications markets. Known for its cutting-edge capability, strong engineering heritage and commitment to quality, the organisation is scaling up significantly and offers outstanding long-term career prospects. This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Quality Engineer and contribute to high-reliability, mission-critical programmes.
Job Description:
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of complex aerospace and high-performance products throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to uphold world-class standards and ensure products meet rigorous industry and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 and related industry standards.
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Lead verification and validation activities to ensure products meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
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Identify, analyse and resolve quality issues, including defects, non-conformances and process deviations.
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Work closely with engineering, design and production teams to embed quality considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
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Document all tests, analysis, investigations and corrective actions accurately and effectively.
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Support compliance with aerospace, space and high-reliability regulatory standards.
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Contribute to continuous improvement programmes to enhance product reliability and operational performance.
This position requires strong technical understanding and attention to detail, as the Quality Engineer will work on high-reliability systems where safety and performance are critical.
Skills & Experience:
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Degree (or equivalent experience) in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or similar discipline.
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Proven experience in a quality, product assurance or compliance role, ideally within aerospace, defence, space or high-reliability engineering sectors.
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Strong understanding of quality control processes, testing methodologies and verification techniques.
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Proficiency with statistical analysis tools, data evaluation and quality management systems.
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Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, materials and engineering principles.
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Excellent communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and influence quality outcomes.
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Must be able to meet the requirements for UK Security Clearance.
Responsibilities may evolve in line with business or customer requirements.
Why Should You Apply?
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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace, space and high-performance engineering programmes.
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Join a growing organisation that invests heavily in innovation, people and advanced manufacturing capability.
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Play a meaningful role in shaping product quality and reliability.
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Excellent career progression and development opportunities for an ambitious Quality Engineer.
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Supportive and collaborative environment where engineering excellence is valued.
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Ideal for a motivated Quality Engineer seeking long-term growth within a forward-thinking technical organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Quality Engineer to make a significant impact within a dynamic, advanced engineering business. If you’re driven by quality excellence and technical challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
