Overview
Quality Engineer – Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations.
Filton Bristol · Onsite · Staff level
Rolls-Royce is committed to being a force for progress and delivering world-class solutions. You will join a high-performing environment that values individuality and diverse perspectives to enable innovation.
We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer within our Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations business in Bristol. The role supports a broad and expanding capability across a diverse product portfolio, including new product manufacture for the JSF LiftSystem within LiftWorks and component repair work across Defence programmes such as EJ200, Adour, and TP400, with responsibilities spanning Assembly and Test Operations.
This role provides quality assurance support to both Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and repair activities. You will help ensure adherence to regulatory standards including UK MoD, MAA MRP145, and the Rolls-Royce Management System. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, the focus is on reducing the Cost of Non-Quality and improving right-first-time performance.
What you will be doing
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MAA MRP145, AS9100, AS9110)
* Take part in Defence audit programmes and guide external auditors as required
* Support the resolution of Quality Notifications, MARS investigations, and audit non-conformance reports
* Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve right-first-time outcomes and reduce non-quality costs
* Use visual management to clearly communicate activities and achievements
Position qualifications
* Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
* Non-conformance management
* Problem Resolution Process training and capability (8D problem resolution process beneficial)
* Interpersonal and influencing skills
* Data driven decision making
Preferred requirements
* Lean/Six Sigma - Green Belt accredited beneficial
* Process audit and development, internal audit qualified (Lead Auditor preferred) beneficial
* MRP / EASA Part 145 Experience
* Safety Management System Knowledge and Experience
The professional level and the salary of the position will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category Quality Posting Date 21 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 03 Feb 2026
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