Overview
Aircraft Production Engineer (Quality Assurance) at Boeing Defence UK. This full-time role supports the E7 prototype activities at Birmingham Airport, UK. The E7 QA Production Engineer will be part of the on-site Quality team, working within the Fixed Wing area and reporting to the BDUK Fixed Wing Quality Manager, with day-to-day direction from the on-site Quality Manager or Quality Lead. Responsibilities include conducting Quality Inspections of product, providing SME QA oversight, QA-MRB input to Non Conformity Reports, safety and local investigations, line stock checks, and other tasks on site. The role ensures production activities comply with company procedures, contractual and regulatory requirements. The E7 prototyping will be conducted under FAA/DCMA requirements and Boeing Production processes at the Birmingham production site, with STS Aviation Services as the main place of work.
Position Responsibilities
* Develop and execute quality assurance strategies and inspection plans to ensure hardware and software meet design, contractual, customer, and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct quality inspections of components, aircraft, and systems against engineering specifications; identify and document non-conformities.
* Participate in quality reviews of proposals, contracts, and program requirements to integrate early quality involvement in development.
* Manage non-conforming items by segregation, control, and disposition through QA-MRB input and safety/local investigations.
* Perform audits, surveillance, and monitoring activities per approved plans; identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions to closure.
* Validate work instructions, tooling, certifications, and process standards to maintain program and regulatory compliance.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze unfavorable process data, customer complaints, and metrics; develop and implement corrective/preventive actions.
* Represent Quality in design reviews, providing objective evidence of product conformity and process capability.
* Foster and sustain a Just Culture to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
* 3+ years in aviation production with experience in Root Cause Corrective Action and Quality Management Systems.
* Experience compiling and reporting statistical data.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent preferred.
* Knowledge of FAA/DCMA requirements and prototyping environments.
* Familiarity with Boeing processes, data analytics, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Customer-focused, detail-oriented, able to work independently or in teams.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
* Continuous learning to develop skills for future opportunities.
* Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
* Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
* 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
* Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
* Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
* Short-Term and Long-Term Sickness coverage provisions.
* 6x annual salary life insurance.
* Learning Together Programme for ongoing development.
* Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs and incentives.
Additional Information
* Applications accepted until Oct. 13, 2025.
* Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
* Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
* Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a security clearance post-start; see job description for details.
* Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor employment visas.
* Shift: Shift Worker (United Kingdom).
* Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment or employment on any grounds. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. Accommodations may be requested during the recruitment process.
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