Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Engineering Salary: Up to £55,000 Location: Rochford, Essex Hours: Monday – Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Syntech Recruitment are working with an established aerospace precision engineering manufacturer in Essex, supplying safety-critical components to demanding programmes across the sector. AS9100 accredited, 4-day week, strong package. They need a Quality Engineer who knows their way around a shop floor, can own inspections end-to-end and will drive quality standards without needing to be managed. If you have aerospace or precision engineering experience and a solid grounding in AS9100, apply. What's in it for you? • Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 (37-hour week, 4-day) • Holiday: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays • Pension: Company pension scheme • Health: Health Cash Plan • Additional: Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and Shopping Discounts Quality Engineer Role Hands-on quality role working across the production floor and inspection function. Duties will include: • First-off inspections, in-process checks and final release of components • Maintaining and auditing the QMS against AS9100 and ISO 9001 • Root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) • Managing NCRs and customer complaints through to closure • Planning and conducting internal audits; supporting third-party and customer audits • Supporting new product introduction and supplier quality • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to verify component conformance Quality Engineer Profile • Experience: Quality engineering background in aerospace, defence or precision engineering • Standards: Solid working knowledge of AS9100 — you have used it, not just read it • Inspection: Confident with first-offs, in-process inspection and final release • Technical: Able to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment competently • Audit: Internal auditor qualified or working towards it • Approach: Hands-on and visible on the shop floor — not looking for a desk job Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for more information. Privacy Notice: By applying, you consent to Syntech Recruitment Ltd processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy. INDT