Quality Assurance Engineer (Contract) – Defence / Aerospace SectorLuton based (3-4 days per week)Up to £40 p/h Inside IR35SC clearance essential*Please note, this is not a Software QA role, we are specifically looking for candidates with experience within the Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a similar discipline within Defence Electronics or a comparably complex industryWe are supporting a leading UK defence and aerospace organisation in securing an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Engineer to support a portfolio of high-profile in-service programmes, including fast jet and complex airborne platforms.This opportunity sits within a Customer Support/Service Solutions division and will be working closely with the operations and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality excellence across in service and returned material activities.As Quality Engineer, you will:Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving and exceeding quality objectivesAct as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activitiesLead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actionsReview and approve quality documentation relating to concessions, repairs, and returnsEnsure effective traceability and configuration control of returned/unserviceable itemsInterface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliersEnsure compliance with AS9100, internal Quality Management Systems and customer contractual requirementsContribute to continuous improvement across in-service quality processesDeliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targetsProvide quality reports and supporting data to programme and functional teamsKey skillsBackground in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing within Defence or Aerospace (Essential)Security cleared to SC level (Essential)Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologiesExperience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Pattern Fault Lifecycle, verification processes ect.This is an excellent contract opportunity to contribute to critical national programmes within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply directly.