Quality Engineer (NPI / Manufacturing) - Aerospace Sector Greater Manchester Salary + biannual performance bonus The Opportunity We're supporting a well-established, high-precision engineering business within the aerospace and defence sector, currently looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support ongoing growth and new programme introduction activity. This role is ideally suited to a Quality Inspector looking to step into an engineering-level position , or a junior Quality Engineer with a strong shopfloor background. You'll join a structured quality environment, working across NPI programmes, production support, and continuous improvement activities , with clear progression into more senior Quality Assurance roles. Key Responsibilities Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across multiple programmes Manage non-conformances and support internal review processes (e.g. Material Review Board (MRB Assist with preparation and review of First...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are seeking an experienced Test Design Engineer/Architect with a focus on Test Solutions to join our engineering function. In this role, you will define and deliver innovative, robust, and scalable test architectures to support the development, verification, and validation of complex aerospace and defence systems. As a key member of the engineering team, you will ensure that our test strategies align with customer requirements (including MOD standards), programme needs, and long-term product sustainment. You will shape the...

Bolton This is an exciting opportunity to lead Component Obsolescence and shape your vision of the service. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across a suite of products providing advice on best practice, guidance and support. Salary: Up to £52k depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up...

Airframe / Aerospace Fitters (x2) Location: Manchester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Aerospace / Precision Engineering Overtime: 1.5x first 10 hours, 2x thereafter The Opportunity We are recruiting experienced Airframe / Aerospace Fitters to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer at their modern, purpose-built facility in Manchester. This role is strictly suited to candidates from an aerospace or precision engineering background . You will be working on metallic aerospace structures where accuracy, quality, and adherence to aerospace standards are essential. Working Hours Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:30 (compressed four-day week) Overtime available: First 10 hours paid at 1.5x Additional hours paid at 2x Key Responsibilities Assemble metallic aerospace structures in line with aerospace quality standards and SOPs Read and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications Carry out precision fitting...