Quality System Engineer

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the defence, aviation and aerospace support sector. The Quality System Engineer will maintain and enhance the quality systems that support purchasing and supply‑chain activities in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Approved Supplier Management procedures and related documentation.
• Ensure quality systems meet company, customer and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001:2015, AS9100).
• Support Purchasing and Supply Chain teams with procedure updates, internal audits, surveillance activities and NCR investigations.
• Produce supplier quality metrics, KPI reporting and trend analysis.
• Prepare and present Supplier Performance Review meetings.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, conduct root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) through to closure.
• Support new supplier approvals and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Liaise directly with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Participate in supplier audits, visits and performance assessments.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives across quality and supply‑chain functions.

Required profile

• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Minimum three years’ experience in quality engineering, quality systems, supplier quality or related fields.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action processes.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Formal qualification in Quality Assurance or Engineering.

Required skills

• ISO 9001:2015 knowledge
• AS9100 knowledge (desirable)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office