Principal Quality Engineer

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited • Welham Green, England • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Principal Quality Engineer

Role Purpose


The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, particularly AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP. This role provides technical leadership in quality engineering, supports strategic quality initiatives, and mentors the wider quality team to uphold rigorous standards in aerospace and defence gear manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities


Leadership and Oversight:

  • Lead day-to-day quality engineering activities and provide mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Inspectors.

  • Act as deputy to the Quality Manager where appropriate and support high-level decision-making on quality matters.

  • Represent the Quality function in internal project teams, customer quality meetings, and regulatory audits.

    • Compliance and Systems Manageme...