Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Up to £45,000 Kirkbymoorside We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace composites manufacturing business based in Kirkbymoorside. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has strong experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality performance across the business, with a particular focus on APQP process improvement and supporting NPI projects from concept through to production release. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and programme teams to ensure robust quality standards are achieved and maintained throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead and support APQP activities across multiple aerospace composite manufacturing projects Drive continuous improvement initiatives within quality and manufacturing processes Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring quality requirements are embedded from the outset Manage non-conformance activities, including containment, investigation, and resolution Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective Immediate Corrective Actions (ICA) and long-term corrective actions Support verification activities including FAIRs, inspection planning, PPAP/PAPP documentation, and validation processes Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality Participate in internal and external audits and support compliance to aerospace quality standards Monitor quality KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement across the businessEssential Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates must have demonstrable experience in the following areas: Advanced manufacturing quality engineering experience (engineering) Strong involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes Experience managing non-conformance processes and investigations Knowledge and experience with verification documentation / PPAP or PAPP activities Proven capability in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Immediate Corrective Actions (ICA) Experience working within APQP frameworks and driving process improvement initiatives Ability to work cross-functionally within engineering and manufacturing teams Understanding of regulated manufacturing environmentsDesirable Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and aerospace quality systems Understanding of CMM equipment and inspection processes Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings and specifications Previous experience within composites or advanced manufacturing environments Exposure to Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimisation initiatives Internal auditor qualification or audit experience within regulated manufacturing environmentsIf you are a driven Quality Engineer with strong NPI and APQP experience looking to make a significant impact within a specialist manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes