GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.
We're hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to be based at our Luton manufacturing site. Reporting to the site Quality Manager, join the quality function to audit GKN Aerospace internal and external requirements such as Business/Quality Management Systems (BMS/QMS) & processes, against Regulatory Requirements, Industry Standards and Customer Requirements.
Our Luton site operates core hours of 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays, giving you an early finish to start your weekend.
Job Responsibilities Assist the Quality Manager in the delivery of audit activities that support the respective audit plans and schedules. As appropriate, lead in audit engagement planning, scoping, and follow-up activities. Youll assess audit evidence and non-conformities, highlight improvement opportunities, and share clear recommendations and risk insights with the Quality Manager. Youll also play a key role in supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Propagate Quality Culture across GKN Aerospace
What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Demonstrable experience of working within a regulated industry such as Aerospace or Automotive
Knowledge in the use of risk based methods and techniques for audit planning and management;
Certification, or obtained training, as an Internal or External Auditor through a certified Training Partner
contracted customer quality requirements.
The Quality Assurance Auditor will demonstrate strong communication skills, using active listening, thoughtful inquiry, and clear articulation when engaging with diverse stakeholders. The role requires effective note-taking, ensuring audit evidence and observations are captured accurately and transparently. The Quality Assurance Auditor will act with the highest level of integrity, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
With a mindset of adaptability and curiosity, remain open to new information, evolving requirements, and continuous improvementboth in own work and across the wider organisation.
Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award.