About the role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems and processes within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, supports internal and external audits, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. A strong understanding of APQP, process validation, and aerospace compliance standards is essential to success in this role.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, and third-party standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
Manage records retention in accordance with regulatory and company policies.
Perform supplier audits and collaborate to resolve quality and delivery issues.
Apply root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA).
Develop and maintain Program Quality Plans aligned with project requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to support quality initiatives.
Support new product introduction (NPI) through quality planning and risk mitigation.
Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma-based continuous improvement efforts.
Lead the application of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) principles to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle—from early planning and risk assessment to process validation and launch readiness.…
