Quality Engineer - Part 145

Permanent – Full time – Salary: £35.000- £45.000 doe- Location: Newport |Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Part 145 Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. This role supports the Quality Manager in ensuring the highest levels of airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance across our Engine MRO shop and wider business. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement across our quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and the MOE remain compliant with applicable competent authority regulations.
• Maintain and administer the competence program for all staff levels.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with Part 145 requirements.
• Identify, record, and report nonconformities; follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement across quality systems.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, controlled, and up to date.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Part 145 Quality organisation.
• Over 5 years’ experience in aviation maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of EASA/CAA Part 145 regulations and quality management systems.
• Lead Auditor trained (required).
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Relevant qualifications in aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  
  

What We Offer In Return

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Social events and much more
  
  

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)