Aerospace Quality Engineer: Advanced Quality Planning

Eaton Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne is a leading aerospace fuel systems provider in Wimborne, Dorset. The role supports quality management across IPTs, driving AQP compliance, RCCA and QMS adherence throughout the lifecycle of complex air-to-air refuelling systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to investigate issues, implement robust corrective actions, and ensure conformance to AS standards and aerospace regulations. The position offers stable long-term employment onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience with AQP and aerospace quality tools.
• Knowledge of QMS standards and audits.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to work across Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems teams.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9110 and Part 21 (G)/145, DAOS.

Responsibilities

• Support internal/external stakeholders to address quality issues across IPTs.
• Ensure RCCA is conducted to reduce recurrence and meet AQP requirements.
• Support QMS compliance throughout product lifecycles.
• Assist in inspection processes and sign-off prior to despatch.
• Participate in MRB/EFRB/FRB meetings and tier boards.

Skills

AQP background

Quality tools & techniques

Root cause analysis

QMS auditing & implementation

AS9100/AS9110 knowledge

Team working & communication

Education

Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, MSA, Cont Plans

8D, RCCA, 5-Why problem solving

8D, RCCA, 5-Why

Job description

Eaton Wimborne is a leading aerospace fuel systems provider in Wimborne, Dorset. The role supports quality management across IPTs, driving AQP compliance, RCCA and QMS adherence throughout the lifecycle of complex air-to-air refuelling systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to investigate issues, implement robust corrective actions, and ensure conformance to AS standards and aerospace regulations. The position offers stable long-term employment onsite.