Thompson Aero Seating
Quality Assurance Engineer
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Quality Assurance Engineer in Systems
The Quality Assurance Engineer in Systems is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems and processes within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, supports internal and external audits, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation, and acts as a key interface between Quality Systems and Production, supporting effective coordination and communication across both areas. A strong understanding of AS9100, process validation, and aerospace compliance standards is essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
- Manage, maintain, and continually improve the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring processes, procedures, and supporting records remain effective, controlled, and aligned with applicable requirements.
- Act as the focal point between Quality Systems and Production, coordinating required build documentation, production information, product identification, design data, and configuration requirements to support the timely progression, release, and service eligibility of products.
- Plan, conduct internal audits, while maintaining, managing, and reporting on the internal audit schedule to ensure audits are completed in a structured, timely, and effective manner.
- Support regulatory, customer, and certification audits, including preparation, administration, and support of corrective actions.
- Manage corrective actions, non-conformances, and improvement activities through effective root cause analysis and timely closure.
- Maintain controlled quality documentation, records, and associated systems in line with regulatory and company requirements.
- Monitor quality performance, identify trends, and escalate significant risks or compliance concerns.
- Support the implementation of regulatory, customer, and business requirements.
- Work closely with all functions to improve process performance, strengthen compliance, and support structured problem-solving activities.
- Support the Senior Quality Engineer with regulatory and compliance activities, including requirements associated with AS9100, Part 21G, and Part 145, as applicable.
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- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexi-time working
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business - Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
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Requirements
Essential
- Experience within an aerospace or similarly highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and preferably CAA Part 21G and/or Part 145.
- Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
- Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Third-level qualification in a related discipline and/or 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience.
- Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, technical teams, and all areas of the business, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities, and ensure key deliverables are completed on time.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to achieve targets.
- Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings.
Desirable
- Previous experience using Ideagen Quality Management System (Q Pulse).
- Certified Internal Auditor AS9100.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2026 at 17:00.
For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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