Contract Quality Engineer: DO-178C/DO-254 in Avionics

GTS Group Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd is seeking a Contract Quality Engineer to own quality across the product lifecycle in avionics and defence electronics. You will audit DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, uphold AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, and lead investigations and CAPA closures.

The role reports into site quality leadership and requires strong audit, NPI collaboration, and data-driven reporting to drive quality across design, development, manufacture, MRO and field support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DO-178C and DO-254 experience required.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Proven root-cause and corrective-action track record.
• Lead auditor experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Auditing hardware, firmware, software and system development against DO-178C/DO-254 and documenting compliance.
• Maintain EASA Part 145 compliance across maintenance, repair and overhaul.
• Conduct internal audits, surveillance and inspections.
• Lead root-cause investigations and close CAPA actions.
• Manage supplier quality audits and incoming material standards.
• Collaborate with engineering on NPI and existing product quality controls.
• Report quality metrics to senior management.

Skills

DO-178C DO-254 experience

Quality Assurance

Root-Cause Analysis

CAPA

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

GTS Group Ltd is seeking a Contract Quality Engineer to own quality across the product lifecycle in avionics and defence electronics. You will audit DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, uphold AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, and lead investigations and CAPA closures.

The role reports into site quality leadership and requires strong audit, NPI collaboration, and data-driven reporting to drive quality across design, development, manufacture, MRO and field support.