Location: Bridgnorth - (Click Here For Location & Directions)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00)
Salary: Up to £60,000, dependant on experience.
Are you an experienced Quality professional ready to shape best practice and support next‑generation engineering? Join our Quality team and help deliver the precision and innovation that underpin our world‑class machining operations.
Who are we?
At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.
Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.
Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.
We work with manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities which combines engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.
About the role:
This is a key opportunity to support our growing focus on the Aerospace & Defence sector. You’ll work closely with our Machining Quality Manager to enhance our current systems, introduce aerospace‑grade best practice and help build capability across the team. Your expertise will be instrumental to our long‑term quality strategy.
As part of this role you will be collaborating extensively with Machining, Foundry, Manufacturing Engineering, and cross‑functional groups across the site.
What you’ll be doing:
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Deliver aerospace quality activities, including AS9100 and AS9102 requirements
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Support process development and improvement across machining operations
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Produce FAI and PPAP documentation for aerospace, automotive and defence customers
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Strengthen technical readiness by refining specifications and acceptance criteria
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Provide guidance to existing QEs to grow capability within the team
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Support customer discussions, audits and technical reviews
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who brings expertise, precision and confidence to a busy and highly technical quality environment.
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A background in Aerospace/Defence quality
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Experience working with AS9100 and aerospace documentation
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Comfortable communicating with aerospace customers and auditors
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Skilled in quality core tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, etc.)
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Familiar with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and FAI (First Article Inspection) requirements
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949) is beneficial
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A practical, structured approach to improving processes and documentation
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Ability to travel to site
What you’ll get:
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We’ll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.
In addition, you’ll get the following benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
Westfield Health Insurance.
Discounted Gym membership.
Company pension.
Free onsite parking.
Additional shift bonus (where applicable).
Family Ironbridge Pass.
What to expect:
At Grainger & Worrall, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.
Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
We’re committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.
Right To Work Requirements:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
To be considered, applicants must already possess a long‑term and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
We are unable to offer or support any form of visa application or future visa extension.
