Safety Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and successfully complete the required level of UK National Security Vetting.

Company

hirify.global develops mission- and safety-critical equipment for the defence and aerospace industries, including systems used in military aircraft, civil aircraft, vehicles, and unmanned platforms.

What you will do

• Support hazard identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, safety reporting, safety documentation, training, and occurrence investigations.
• Maintain and improve safety and quality management systems in partnership with Compliance Monitoring, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, customers, and regulators.
• Analyse safety and quality data, metrics, process controls, and performance reports to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits, supplier quality assessments, engineering design reviews, and resolution of quality issues.
• Assist with quality plans, proposals, operator approval processes, company approvals, and airworthiness-related requirements.
• Contribute to process mapping, lean activities, continuous improvement, and the development of a business improvement culture.

Requirements

• Clear understanding of identifying, categorising, and managing hazards and risks associated with aerospace products.
• Proven quality, business improvement, and quality management system experience in a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory frameworks, including AS9100, CAA Part 21, and CAA/EASA Part 145.
• Strong communication, planning, decision-making, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
• UK work authorisation without restrictions and the ability to complete UK National Security Vetting are required.

Nice to have

• Experience in an aerospace organisation and Certified Quality Auditor training.
• Engineering education, A-level qualification at grade C or above, or a degree.
• Knowledge of FOD, counterfeit avoidance, First Article and Parts Approval reporting, AS9102, PPAP, SPC, KPIs, process mapping, and quality management software.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options may include hybrid home/office working, flexible hours, and part-time or full-time employment where possible.
• Inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect, diversity, equity, and empowerment.
• Opportunity to contribute to defence and aerospace products with mission- and safety-critical applications.