Aerospace Quality Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a high-profile aerospace programme based in Belfast. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and conformity of metallic aircraft structures within a complex manufacturing environment, reporting to the quality team and collaborating with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain colleagues.

We require a strong aerospace background, experience with non-conformances, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across production processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or aeronautical industry is essential.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality processes and non-conformance management.
• Experience with metallic aircraft structures, panels, or aerostructures.
• Familiarity with aircraft production and assembly environments.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing quality support within an aerospace production environment.
• Investigate production-related non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support quality assurance activities for metallic aircraft structures and components.
• Liaise with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to ensure conformity and compliance.
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across production and quality processes.

Skills

Aerospace or aeronautical industry

Manufacturing quality processes

Non-conformance management

Metallic aircraft structures

Aircraft production environments

Multidisciplinary teams collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN is currently supporting a major aerospace programme and is seeking an Quality Engineer to join a high-profile team based in Belfast. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and conformity of metallic aircraft structures within a complex aeronautical manufacturing environment.

We are looking for candidates with a strong aerospace background who can provide quality support for production activities, manage non-conformities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Full onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing quality support within an aerospace production environment.
• Manage and investigate production-related non-conformances (NCs), ensuring timely resolution and effective corrective actions.
• Support quality assurance activities relating to metallic aircraft structures and components.
• Liaise with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product conformity and compliance with customer requirements.
• Analyse quality issues, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Previous experience within the aerospace or aeronautical industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and non-conformance management.
• Experience working with metallic aircraft structures, panels, or aerostructures.
• Knowledge of aircraft production and assembly environments.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering background or experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.