Quality Engineer role at Collins Aerospace
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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.
Date Posted: 2025-12-18
Country: United Kingdom
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the aerospace industry? At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for a number of worldwide customers, and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced and innovative team.
What the successful candidate 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 onsite 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 a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year’s relevant Quality or Engineering experience
Internal Only Criteria
* Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a P1 Engineering or Quality Engineering role.
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 2026
What we offer
* 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
Equal employment opportunity statement
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.
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