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Quality Engineer – Staverton Site
About Ontic
Ontic is a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries. We’re more than just a business—we’re a community of innovators, committed to fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We combine expertise in aerospace manufacturing, MRO, spares and AOG support to ensure certified, safety-critical components remain compliant, available and reliable across the full operational life of aircraft—from civil to military fleets.
Our goal? To reduce supply chain risk and improve production outputs, supporting our customers so they can keep their aircraft flying, now and in the future.
The Role
As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the highest quality standards while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and UK CAA regulatory requirements. This hands-on position requires cross-functional collaboration with operational teams, customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies, blending oversight with proactive improvement.
Your key accountable areas will include:
- Supporting compliance with Ontic’s UK Quality Management System and applicable regulatory frameworks, including UK CAA Part-21G / Part-145.
- Leading and overseeing product verification activities, including inspections and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities, non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis (methods such as 8D and 5 Whys).
- Conducting internal and external audits, supporting customer quality activities to ensure alignment with standards.
- Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate operational quality.
- Acting as Certifying Staff for approved products.
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About You
We’re looking for an analytical, detail-oriented individual with hands-on experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment—someone who is equally at home solving complex quality challenges and communicating at all levels. Your background puts you in the right place to thrive here, lending to:
- Expert knowledge of AS9100 (latest revision) and AS9102.
- Robust understanding of non-conformance management and root cause methodologies (e.g., 8D process, 5 Whys).
- Experience with internal auditing, tools for compliance monitoring, and techniques for improving quality output.
- Familiarity with UK CAA Part-21G / Part-145, plus major aerospace OEM standards (essential for trading with industry leaders).
- Strong communication skills across teams, with a mindset for striking the balance between compliance, operational needs and risk mitigation.
The ability to take ownership, upskill across processes, and drive results in a fast-paced, growth-focused business is key.
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What You’ll Get from Us
Receiving recognition is not enough for us at Ontic—we want our people to flourish, so we back you with genuine benefits to support your long-term fulfilment. That’s why we offer:
- Financial wellness – Up to 29 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays.
- Career growth – An annual goal share bonus scheme accessible to all staff.
- Personal time for good – 10 hours paid volunteering time to give back to your community.
- Safety-first – A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) focussed on both physical and mental wellness.
- Incentives – Discounts and offers from a range of trusted retailers (details available on request).
Why Join Us?
We’re a business on the move, ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 2024 as the best manufacturing company in the UK based on employee feedback.
Our statistics don’t lie—72.5% of our employees who responded to our 2023 satisfaction survey expressed pride in being part of Ontic. That adds up to over 1,000 colleagues across our business, united in our mission to innovate, lead, and create lasting value.
If you’re dedicated, ambitious and eager to improve, this is the career step that aligns vision with action—and the culture that will empower and sustain you. Join us in shaping the future of our industry, one flight safe and one critical component ensured.
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