Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; Kilkeel; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company is seeking Quality Engineers to join their team in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. The successful candidates will maintain quality management systems and ensure compliance with international standards. They will lead improvement activities, conduct audits, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least one year of quality or engineering experience. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays

Attractive Compensation Package

Early finish Fridays

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development

Healthcare benefits

Staff Discounts

Wellness Programs

Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold or working towards a degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant Quality or Engineering experience.
• Experience in completing internal audits and problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality management systems.
• Ensure products meet relevant standards and customer needs.
• Lead quality improvement activities and audits.

Skills

Quality management systems

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Third Level Qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

ISO9001

AS9100

Job description

**Date Posted:**2025-12-16**Country:**United Kingdom**Location:**BE Aerospace UK Limited, 2 Moor Road, BE - Kilkeel, Kilkeel, BT34 4NG and Unit 3, The Inner Basin, The Harbour, Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 4AX.**Position Role Type:**Unspecified**Quality Engineers** to join our fast-paced and innovative team.**The successful candidates can expect to:*** Maintain and improve Collins Quality management systems to ensure on-going effectiveness.* Ensure that all products are manufactured to relevant international standard(s) and meet or exceed Collins Aerospace and customer needs.* Ensure that product certification processes continue to meet FAA/EASA/CAA/AS9100 requirements.**These roles are based at our Moor Road facility in Kilkeel. The hours of work are 37.5 per week.****What you will do:*** To establish/support/monitor quality policies and procedures that are followed throughout the business that contribute to consistent high-class performance in all areas* Represent the business with customers and regulatory authorities with the objective of inspiring confidence and enabling positive cooperation in the quality of products and services provided* Develop, promote and lead continuous improvement activities* Provide support and assistance to development in development and execution of corrective actions* Lead in quality system and/or process audits in Collins as needed* Leads and participates in supplier and in house improvement events* Contribute and participate in Material Review Board’s* Travel nationally and internationally in line with business requirements* Take initiative and seek results in a structured way* Clear communication (both verbally and orally) to all levels within the organisation on quality related topics* Maintains & improves Quality System documentation to ensure on-going effectiveness and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.* Coordinates QMS updates and supports process owners with changes to procedural documentation.**Essential Criteria:*** Hold or working towards a Third Level Qualification Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year’s relevant Quality or Engineering experienceOR**Internal Only Criteria:*** Currently working in an M2 Role within Engineering or QualityOR* Hold or working towards a Third Level Education in a relevant discipline* Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a P1 Engineering or Qualiyt Engineering role.OR* Have successfully completed a relevant Development Programme e.g. (the ML Development Programme, Step Up Development Programme, Tech Tracks etc.)OR* Currently working in a T5 role with experience in engineering or quality.**Desirable Criteria:*** Demonstrate experience of completing and/or managing internal audits* Demonstrate experience of completing problem solving activities using methods such as 3C, 8D, 7D, DMAIC etc.* Working knowledge of lean principles* In depth knowledge and application of ISO9001/AS9100 standards**How to apply:****Please note, it is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.****Closing date for applications: 13th January 2027****What we offer:****People are** **core** to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:* 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays* Attractive Compensation Package* Early finish Fridays* Hybrid Work Options (\*Role dependent)* Professional Development + Growth* Support with professional fees* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)* Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)* Staff Discounts* Work/Life Balance* Wellness Programs* Employee Recognition* Employee Referral Bonus* Free onsite parking* Death in Service Benefit* Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme* Opportunities for progression and development**Learn more & apply now!***RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.***Privacy Policy and Terms:**Click on this to read the Policy and Terms