QMS Engineer

At Beagle Aircraft, we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for demanding aerospace applications. We're looking for an experienced QMS Engineer to join our Quality team in Christchurch. Reporting to the Head of Quality, you'll play a key role in maintaining, developing and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS), supporting compliance with AS9100, applicable NADCAP requirements and customer-specific quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering or Auditing who enjoys working across a manufacturing business to improve processes, strengthen compliance and deliver lasting improvements. * Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in accordance with AS9100 and applicable customer requirements. * Maintain controlled quality procedures, processes, records and QMS documentation. * Plan and conduct internal process and system audits. * Support AS9100 certification, customer and applicable NADCAP audits, coordinating evidence with relevant process owners. * Manage audit findings and corrective actions through to closure, verifying their effectiveness. * Support structured root cause analysis for quality-system non-conformances and recurring issues. * Provide practical guidance on QMS procedures, document control and audit readiness. * Monitor and report on audit performance, corrective-action closure and emerging compliance risks. * We're looking for someone with practical QMS and auditing experience gained within a manufacturing environment. * You'll ideally have: * At least two years' experience in Quality Management Systems and/or auditing within manufacturing. * Working knowledge of AS9100 and experience auditing against a recognised QMS standard. * Experience planning, conducting and documenting internal audits. * Experience managing audit findings and corrective actions through to effective closure. * Strong knowledge of document control and QMS record management. * Good organisational and communication skills with the ability to work across Quality, Production and Engineering. * Experience within aerospace manufacturing, NADCAP or customer-specific aerospace quality requirements would be advantageous. * AS9100 Internal/Lead Auditor training and knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys or similar root cause techniques would be beneficial. * Competitive salary and company pension * 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays * Healthcare benefits * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Holiday Purchase Scheme * Birthday Leave * Long service awards * Career development opportunities * Free onsite parking * Early finish Friday - Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk. - Related Sectors: Engineering | Construction | IT | Manufacturing | Automotive | Science | Aviation | Energy | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Part Time | Cleaning | Marketing | Retail | Civil Service - Related by job title: Qms Engineer Jobs JBRP1_UKTJ