Quality Engineer
Pubblicato il 12-09-2026 - Client operating in the Aerospace & Defence in Italia
Youman, recruitment & executive search firm, is supporting an important client operating in the Aerospace & Defence sector in the search for a Quality Engineer. The position involves an initial two-year assignment in the UK, followed by a return to Italy (Rome).
QUALITY ENGINEER – 2-YEAR UK ASSIGNMENT
Mission of the Role
The Quality Engineer will ensure product and project quality in line with internal processes, applicable standards and contractual requirements.
Working closely with the Project Manager, as well as customers and suppliers, the role will support the product across the full lifecycle, from bid/tender and offer phase, through design & development, manufacturing, up to final delivery and acceptance.
In addition, the position will contribute to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), supporting activities such as system maintenance, audits linked to certifications, supplier qualification and ongoing compliance.
Main Responsibilities
- Contribute to the definition, continuous improvement and implementation of Product Assurance / Quality processes within the company
- Perform and/or support Design Reviews to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met
- Manage Configuration Management throughout the entire product lifecycle
- Ensure management of Non-Conformities, in compliance with applicable standards,
procedures and customer requirements
- Prepare and maintain project Product Assurance documentation.
- Participate in formal customer reviews and/or product acceptance phases
- Ensure manufacturing and production processes comply with internal procedures, standards and quality requirements
- Perform or coordinate internal audits (product and process) and manage corrective actions and follow-up
- Interface with customers and suppliers on Quality / Product Assurance topics
- Contribute to bid and proposal preparations from a Quality/Product Assurance standpoint
Experience & Background
- Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electronic, Industrial Engineering or other relevant disciplines)
- 2–5 years of professional experience gained in Quality, Manufacturing/Production, Design or Engineering roles, preferably within Aerospace & Defence or other complex industrial environments
- Familiarity with quality processes, standards and/or product lifecycle management would be considered an advantage
- Experience in defining and implementing ISO 9001 / AS9100 / EMAR would be considered an advantage
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- Availability for a two-year assignment in the UK, followed by relocation back to Italy