Quality Engineer

As a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer at Mirus Aircraft Seating, you will play a key role in supporting both Engineering and Manufacturing functions to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll lead the development and implementation of Quality initiatives across the full product lifecycle – from concept and prototyping to production and in-service support.

You’ll support day-to-day Quality operations, assist with FMEA and Problem-Solving activities, help drive Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Error Prevention. You’ll also facilitate maintenance of Quality documentation and Systems, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure adherence to Legislation, Regulations, and International Standards, including Conformity of Production requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional with experience to grow their career in a fast-paced, regulated Aerospace environment.

Apply today and come on a journey with us.

• Facilitate the development and maintenance of the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with Part 21 Subpart G, Part 21 Subpart J, and AS9100 standards.
• Compile and maintain key Quality documents, including Quality Plans, AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), and other compliance records.
• Conduct Internal Audits, support External Audits and product inspections to verify adherence to regulatory, company and customer-specific requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype and production builds, through quality planning and implementation.
• Assist in the development of PFMEAs, process flow charts, and other risk management tools.
• Support with Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action activities.
• Work with cross-functional Teams of Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to help resolve Quality issues and support Continuous Improvement projects.
• Issue EASA Form 1 Airworthiness Certificates for dispatched goods, fulfilling signatory responsibilities.
• Compile and analyse Quality data to support reporting and decision-making.

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a quality capacity, a passion for problem solving and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering role.
• Basic understanding of QMS frameworks (ISO9001 / AS9100).
• Some experience with FAI, RCA, 8D, 5 Whys, or other quality tools.
• Able to interpret technical drawings or engineering specifications.

Desirable:

• Aerospace, automotive, or similarly regulated industry experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in a quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace preferred).
• Understanding of NPI processes and quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.

Personal skills / attributes:

• Confident communicator with good attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaboration skills.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Quality Engineer position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

 Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• • Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
  • 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
  • Agile working. Flexible start and finish
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Full company Christmas shut down
  • Training and development
  • Generous family friendly benefits
  • SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
  • Events planned throughout the year
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Long service award