Quality Engineer (Composites / Aerospace)

Advertised by Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Location
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary
£43,000 - £48,000 a year Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Flexi-Hour
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
6 November 2026
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Job description

Quality Engineer (Composites / Aerospace)

£43,000 - £48,000 + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Flexi-Hours + Training + Company Benefits

Ilkeston

Are you a Quality Engineer from a Composites or Aerospace background, looking to join an industry-leading advanced engineering manufacturer offering varied and interesting work, who invest heavily into their employees, with clear scope for progression to Senior or Head Quality positions?

In this role you will be working within a tight-knit Quality teams playing a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards through 8D investigations, root cause analysis and ERP systems. You will manage NCRs, conduct internal and external audits, and act as a key point of contact between engineering teams, clients and external stakeholders. This is a varied, fast-paced position offering a range of tailored, internal and external training as you increase your expertise and skillset.

Founded nearly 30 years ago, this specialist manufacturer has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-performance composite components to prestigious clients across aerospace, defence and motorsport sectors. Having seen year-on-year success, this innovative company is entering an exciting period of expansion, opening new sites, strengthening its market presence and investing in growing its team to support its ambitious plans for the future.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer from a Composites or Aerospace background, looking to join a forward-thinking, innovative company where they can grow and develop their knowledge and skillset, with clear scope to progress into senior positions.

The Role:

  • Creating NCRs, conducting internal and external auditing, and using quality tools such as FAIRs and 8Ds
  • Carrying out root cause analysis, implementing CAPA, and driving continuous improvement
  • Working with a close-knit team, liaising with internal Engineers and external stakeholders
  • Monday to Friday; 8am - 4:30pm, some flexibility given

The Person:

  • Quality Engineer
  • Composites or Aerospace background

Reference number: BBBH 28148

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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