Global Supplier Quality - Quality Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Induction/Development programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 10%

Life Assurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace are seeking a quality engineer to support supplier assessment and issue resolution across the UK, including site-based and hybrid work in Winnersh. You will analyse data, perform root cause investigations and drive corrective actions with suppliers.

You will learn through professional development, with access to certifications, mentorship and leadership opportunities in a globally leading aerospace company. Travel to supplier sites in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in a supply chain operations environment or equivalent.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Quality Regulations, and Quality Tools.
• Experience using PFMEAs, Control Plans and Process Flows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessment, monitoring, escape management and quality issue resolution processes.
• Analyse and make recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Provide research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures.
• Develop corrective and/or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for products provided by suppliers.
• Conduct processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.
• Review processes and metrics and make recommendations to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Periodic travel to the suppliers’ locations in the UK

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Stakeholder persuasion

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Quality tools

PFMEAs

Control Plans

Process Flows

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Winnersh, Wokingham

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

What You Will Do

• Conduct supplier assessment, monitoring, escape management and quality issue resolution processes.
• Analyse and make recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Provide research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures.
• Develop corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for products provided by suppliers.
• Conduct processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.
• Review processes and metrics and makes recommendations to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Periodic travel to the suppliers’ locations in the UK

What You Will Learn

Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.
• Experience using MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Quality Regulations, and Quality Tools.
• Experience using PFMEAs, Control Plans and Process Flows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.
• Ability to adapt and use multiples forms of interaction styles to convince and / or persuade people / stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals.
• Experience with Problem solving and Escape management techniques.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) Knowledge.
• Aerospace Industry experience is desirable.
• Experience conducting manufacturing process reviews.

What We Offer

• 25 days on annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free private medical insurance
• Comprehensive induction/Development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition schemes
• Up to 10% pension contributions
• 4 X Life Assurance and much more

Onsite/Remote/Hybrid

This role can be based onsite at Winnersh or Hybrid or Remote from inside the UK

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.