Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer (Contract) – Defence / Aerospace Sector

Luton based (3-4 days per week)

Up to £40 p/h Inside IR35

SC clearance essential

*Please note, this is not a Software QA role, we are specifically looking for candidates with experience within the Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a similar discipline within Defence Electronics or a comparably complex industry

We are supporting a leading UK defence and aerospace organisation in securing an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Engineer to support a portfolio of high-profile in-service programmes, including fast jet and complex airborne platforms.

This opportunity sits within a Customer Support/Service Solutions division and will be working closely with the operations and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality excellence across in service and returned material activities.

As Quality Engineer, you will:

• Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving and exceeding quality objectives
• Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities
• Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review and approve quality documentation relating to concessions, repairs, and returns
• Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned/unserviceable items
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, internal Quality Management Systems and customer contractual requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across in-service quality processes
• Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets
• Provide quality reports and supporting data to programme and functional teams

Key skills

• Background in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing within Defence or Aerospace (Essential)
• Security cleared to SC level (Essential)
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Pattern Fault Lifecycle, verification processes ect.

This is an excellent contract opportunity to contribute to critical national programmes within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply directly.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English