Quality Engineer

Boeing; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Medical Plan

Pension Plan 10% employer contribution

Life insurance 6x annual salary

23 days holiday + UK holidays

Well Being Programs

Job summary

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd seeks a Quality Engineer to assure QA compliance for the AH-64E platform at Middle Wallop and across UK sites. You will maintain QMS with MAO/ CFAOS standards and support audits with the Vertical Lift Quality Team.

You'll need UK SC clearance eligibility, aviation quality experience, and auditing skills, with mobility to travel as required. The role offers strong development and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK SC clearance.
• Experience in aviation quality within regulated aerospace environments.
• Experience conducting internal audits against aviation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QMS assurance through engagement with maintenance functions.
• Support internal audits and alignment with MRP Part 145 and AS9110/AS9100.
• Prepare for external audits with QA stakeholders.
• Develop compliance responses and corrective action plans.
• Maintain regulatory approvals by monitoring standards.

Skills

UK SC clearance

Aviation quality experience

Internal auditing

Travel willingness

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to be responsible for the provision of Quality Assurance and Compliance monitoring of the Apache AH-64E Platform as part of the wider Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) program. The role will be based at Middle Wallop, UK. Travel to other work sites may be required.

This is a key role in providing Quality Assurance against regulatory standards and accreditations for the maintenance activities undertaken on the AH-64E aircraft based at Middle Wallop. BDUK’s Quality Management System (QMS) is approved by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and meets the requirements of MAOS and CFAOS. The BDUK Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to AS9110C / AS9100D with additional accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 44001. The company plans to extend the scope of approvals and accreditations to support the expansion of new platforms, programmes and growth opportunities within the UK Defence Environment.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing assurance of the current regulatory approvals and certifications and supporting the organisation with maintaining compliance with the associated regulatory requirements and standards. The Quality Engineer will be a valued member of the Vertical Lift Quality Team, reporting to the Apache Quality Lead under the direction of the Vertical Lift Quality Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure QMS assurance through active engagement with functions supporting aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct internal audits supporting the BDUK Single Audit Schedule for MRP Part 145 and AS9110 / AS9100.
• Support audit preparation alongside the QA Manager and Lead for upcoming external quality audits.
• Formulate compliance responses and corrective action plans following internal and external audit findings.
• Maintain regulatory approvals by monitoring and validating compliance with all associated standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to gain UK SC clearance
• Aviation quality experience working within a regulated military or civil aerospace maintenance environment.
• Internal auditing skills with experience executing audit schedules against formal aviation standards.
• Mobility to travel to various alternative work sites across the UK as operationally required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Knowledge of MAA regulations including specific familiarity with MRP Part 145, MAOS, or CFAOS frameworks.
• Aerospace standards expertise relating directly to AS9110C, AS9100D, or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Apache platform familiarity or specific technical experience working with rotary-wing aircraft systems.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

What Boeing offers you:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!
• Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks!
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
• Excellent parental leave options are available!

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.