Job Description

Overview

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Quality Engineer in Barrow in Furness.

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Principal Quality Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Barrow in Furness on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

This role will be offering £47.12 per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella

This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else.

Role & Contract

The Role: The Quality Engineer is to support the Quality Function in order to achieve a scope of work which ensures that the Business Unit remains compliant to the local Quality Business Management System.

Responsibilities

• Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team
• Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours
• Able to access, have a clear understanding of and develop the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and processes in their related area

Skills

• The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements
• Experience of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally

Experience / Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards
• Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process

Background / Benefits

• This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce.
• Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
• Achieve a work/life balance
• Work on long term contracts
• Develop your skills at a prestigious company
• Gain security clearance

Application

APPLY NOW. If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply for the position of Principal Quality Engineer please send your CV to Stella Grundy

Job Info

• Job Title: Principal Quality Engineer
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
• Posted: Sep 3rd 2025
• Closes: Oct 4th 2025
• Sector: Military, Emergency & Government
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time