Quality Engineer

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual incentive

Learning & development programs

Pension plan

BUPA medical plan

Life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide Quality Assurance and Compliance monitoring for the Apache AH-64E Platform as part of the Rotary Wing Enterprise programme. The role will be based at Middle Wallop, UK with travel to other sites as required.

You will maintain regulatory approvals and ensure compliance with MAOS, CFAOS, AS9110/AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, contributing to a robust QMS under the leadership of the Apache Quality Lead.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain UK SC clearance
• Aviation quality experience in regulated aviation maintenance
• Experience executing audit schedules against aviation standards

Responsibilities

• Ensure QMS assurance through active engagement with maintenance functions
• Conduct internal audits per MRP Part 145 and AS9110/AS9100
• Support audit preparation with QA Manager and Lead for external audits
• Formulate compliant responses and corrective actions
• Maintain regulatory approvals by monitoring compliance with standards

Skills

UK SC clearance

Aviation quality experience

Internal auditing

Travel mobility

Job description

Quality Engineer

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Day Shift (United Kingdom)