Lead Quality Engineer — Aerospace Quality & Compliance

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career progression

Learning and development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join the Quality Management Function. The role ensures Eaton's products and services meet the required quality standards through QC policies, QA planning, and the effective application of the Quality Management System.

You will lead professionals, plan audits, drive corrective actions, support customer and regulatory audits, and foster a continuous improvement culture with lean and process mapping activities across the business.

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor training.
• Education linked to Engineering Qualifications.
• Has worked in an Aerospace Organisation.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145).
• Experience with First Article / PPAP reporting (AS9102).
• Experience with SPC and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage professionals in a defined area of Eaton.
• Plan and carry out audits and assessments with documentation.
• Lead investigations to root cause and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support external quality audits and customer visits.
• Ensure regular shop floor checks and issue resolution.
• Contribute to Quality Plans and First Article Reports.
• Participate in design reviews and contract reviews for quality compliance.

Skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Can-do attitude

Initiative

Decision making

Time management

Education

Education linked to Engineering Qualifications

Certified Quality Auditor training

Tools

Quality Management System software

Process mapping software

Job description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join the Quality Management Function. The role ensures Eaton's products and services meet the required quality standards through QC policies, QA planning, and the effective application of the Quality Management System.

You will lead professionals, plan audits, drive corrective actions, support customer and regulatory audits, and foster a continuous improvement culture with lean and process mapping activities across the business.