Quality / Calibration Engineer
Aldershot, Hampshire (Onsite)
Full-time | Permanent
£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality / Calibration Engineer to join our Quality Department at our Aldershot facility. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing calibrated equipment systems and ensuring full compliance with aerospace quality standards, particularly EN/AS9100 and traceability to national and international standards. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will play a vital role in maintaining quality excellence, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain calibrated equipment across the business (internal and external calibration)
- Ensure compliance with QMS requirements, including AS9100 and customer-specific standards
- Prepare and support internal and external audits, including NCR management and closure
- Process supplier and customer returns relating to non-conforming products
- Lead and support corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
- Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving within production
- Identify trends in internal failures and drive improvement initiatives
- Support customer audits and liaise directly with customer quality representatives
- Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement across the business
- Ensure QA priorities align with on-time delivery targets
- Maintain compliance with health & safety requirements
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in calibration (hands‑on and system management)
- Strong understanding of EN/AS9100 (minimum 3 years’ experience)
- Background in a manufacturing environment (aerospace desirable)
- Experience with audits, NCRs, and quality systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, root cause analysis)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
- Strong communication skills with internal teams and external customers
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 15:45
- Friday: 06:00 – 13:00 (Early finish every Friday)
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays)
- Group life cover (4x basic annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
- Pension scheme via salary sacrifice with Royal London
- Employer contribution: 3% (after 3 months)
- Employee minimum contribution: 5%
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