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Senior Quality Engineer

South Molton, GBR, EX36 3DWFull-time2026-09-18 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United Kingdom

Core

Focal point for Product Safety reporting, risk management, occurrence investigations, and safety performance monitoring within an aerospace manufacturing plant.

Role type

Senior Quality Engineer (Safety & Quality Systems)

Builds

Safety Management Systems (SMS) compliant with CAA Part 21G, quality assurance strategies, and safety improvement initiatives.

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Aviation Safety

Required skills

Safety Management System (SMS) management, CAA Part 21G compliance, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, system and process auditing, lean manufacturing, new product development methodology, statistical tools, quality data analysis, team leadership.

Preferred skills

Degree education.

Technologies

ISO9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, pFMEA, 8D, Control plans.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with CAA Part 21G requirements; Facilitate Safety Review Boards (SRB) and Safety Action Groups (SAG); Produce safety performance reports for senior leadership; Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practice; Act as the primary contact with the CAA on SMS matters; Lead and support Quality Engineers and Quality Control personnel in quality data collection, analysis and reporting; Participate in internal quality audits and complete approval documentation for new or modified products and processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership responsibilities.