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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.
The successful candidate can expect to:
1. Maintain and improve Collins Quality management systems to ensure on-going effectiveness.
2. Ensure that all products are manufactured to relevant international standard(s) and meet or exceed Collins Aerospace and customer needs.
3. 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:
4. To establish/support/monitor quality policies and procedures that are followed throughout the business that contribute to consistent high-class performance in all areas
5. 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
6. Develop, promote and lead continuous improvement activities
7. Provide support and assistance to development in development and execution of corrective actions
8. Lead in quality system and/or process audits in Collins as needed
9. Leads and participates in supplier and in house improvement events
10. Contribute and participate in Material Review Board’s
11. Travel nationally and internationally in line with business requirements
12. Take initiative and seek results in a structured way
13. Clear communication (both verbally and orally) to all levels within the organisation on quality related topics
14. Maintains & improves Quality System documentation to ensure on-going effectiveness and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
15. Coordinates QMS updates and supports process owners with changes to procedural documentation.
What you need to succeed?
Essential Criteria:
16. Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year’s relevant Quality or Engineering experience
OR
Internal Only Criteria:
17. Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline
AND
18. Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a P1 Engineering or Quality Engineering role.
OR
19. In the absence of a Third Level Qualification Degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience working in an Engineering or Quality Engineering role.
Desirable Criteria:
20. Demonstrate experience of completing and/or managing internal audits
21. Demonstrate experience of completing problem solving activities using methods such as 3C, 8D, 7D, DMAIC etc.
22. Working knowledge of lean principles
23. 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:
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:
24. 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
25. Attractive Compensation Package
26. Early finish Fridays
27. Hybrid Work Options (*Role dependent)
28. Professional Development + Growth
29. Support with professional fees
30. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
31. Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
32. Staff Discounts
33. Work/Life Balance
34. Wellness Programs
35. Employee Recognition
36. Employee Referral Bonus
37. Free onsite parking
38. Death in Service Benefit
39. Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
40. Opportunities for progression and development