Junior Quality Engineer

About the role

We are supporting a well‑established aerospace manufacturing business in Greater Manchester that is looking for a Junior Quality Engineer to join its quality team. This entry‑level position offers a structured pathway to a full Quality Engineer role, providing hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support Quality Engineers with day‑to‑day quality activities across manufacturing operations.
• Assist in maintaining product conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support calibration tracking and basic inspection activities as required.
• Help with documentation control and quality system administration.
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures and 5S standards.
• Assist investigations of non‑conformances and basic quality issues.
• Perform departmental reporting and data‑entry tasks.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality‑related function.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality principles and product conformance.
• Basic awareness of Quality Management Systems (QMS/IMS).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes from raw material to finished product.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication, teamwork skills and adherence to safe working practices and 5S standards.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Calibration tracking.
• Basic inspection techniques.
• Documentation control within a QMS.

What we offer

• Structured training and development pathway to a Quality Engineer role.
• Exposure to aerospace manufacturing quality systems and standards.
• Long‑term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced quality team environment.
• On‑site parking and employee benefits.