Quality technician

Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
Raytheon Technologies
Quality technician
Posted: 18 June
The role

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Quality Technician

Collins Aerospace | RTX
Location: HS Marston, Wolverhampton.
Function: Quality / Manufacturing
Reports to: Lead Quality Engineer

Help build quality into every part, every process, every flight

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 people are united by one purpose: solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. Across our market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investment in research and development, we create opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Our teams help customers meet the demands of a fast-moving global market, delivering products and systems that help make aviation safer, smarter and more connected.

We are now looking for a Quality Technician to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in improving, maintaining and strengthening quality performance within the manufacturing cell.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, solving problems at pace, working cross-functionally and driving practical improvements that make a visible difference.

What You Will Do

As Quality Technician, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure product and process quality is maintained, issues are contained quickly, and improvements are embedded for the long term.

You will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating with Operations on internal and customer quality issues
  • Ensuring full containment of all quality-related issues
  • Managing Quality Notifications and supporting appropriate disposition
  • Supporting internal and customer investigations using structured problem-solving tools
  • Driving continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency
  • Identifying and implementing projects to reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair
  • Supporting the implementation of Zero Defect initiatives across internal operations and the supply chain
  • Improving process robustness through tools and activities such as:PPAP, Product Part Approval ProcessPFMEA, Process Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisRRCA, Relentless Root Cause AnalysisMPR, Manufacturing Process Review
  • Supporting wider Quality Department activities as required

    • What You Will Bring

    We are looking for someone with a strong quality mindset, a practical approach to problem solving and the confidence to work across multiple teams in a manufacturing environment.

    You will ideally bring:

  • Understanding of Quality requirements such as ISO9000 or AS9100
  • 2 to 5 years’ experience working with Quality Management Systems
  • Experience identifying and resolving problems using structured techniques
  • Knowledge of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement tools
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action, including 8D or similar methods
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively

    • The Person We Are Looking For

    You will thrive in this role if you are someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, getting into the detail and helping teams move from problem to prevention.

    You will be:

  • Highly motivated, flexible and responsive to change
  • Calm under pressure, especially when quality issues need fast and careful containment
  • A strong communicator who can build relationships across departments
  • Comfortable working with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams
  • Practical, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement
  • A team player who takes ownership and follows through

    • Why Join Collins Aerospace?

    This is a role where quality is not a box-ticking exercise. It is the heartbeat of everything we build.

    You will be part of a team that supports advanced aerospace and defense products, working in an environment where precision matters, collaboration counts and continuous improvement is always in motion.

    At Collins Aerospace, your work helps protect standards, strengthen processes and support products that operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

    What We Offer:

  • 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Public Holidays.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Generous employer-contribution pension scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
  • Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Support with professional fees.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Employee discounts.
  • Employee recognition
  • And so much more...

    • Ready to help shape the future of aerospace quality?

    If you are a Quality Engineer who enjoys problem solving, continuous improvement and making manufacturing processes stronger, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today and help Collins Aerospace continue to deliver quality without compromise.

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