Quality Engineer

GTS International; Tadley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS International seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability and safety of advanced aerospace and defence systems. You will support design, development, manufacturing, maintenance and field support within a highly regulated environment.

The role focuses on audits, CAPAs, supplier quality and continuous improvement, driving quality culture across the site and reporting quality metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or related field; Master’s degree advantageous.
• 5+ years in a Quality Engineering role within aerospace/defence or regulated industries.
• Experience with electronic systems or complex technical products.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective actions including 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D.
• Familiarity with Military Standards and government regulations.
• Experience with EASA Part 145 requirements and MRO quality processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data-driven improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, EASA Part 145 and aerospace standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and surveillance to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Investigate non-conformities and CAPA using root-cause methods.
• Drive product, supplier and lifecycle quality across NPI, supplier quality and field returns.
• Provide quality metrics and reports to management and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality systems

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or related

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Location: Reading

Job Type: Contract: 6 months+

Rate: £40/hr (Ltd - outside IR35)

Must have full right to live and work in the UK, and be eligible for SC. We cannot accept applications from non-ITAR residents or people who are currently outside of the UK

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and safety of advanced systems for aerospace and defence applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting products throughout their full lifecycle - from design and development through manufacturing, maintenance, and field support.

You will help ensure products and processes meet the demanding requirements of our customers and regulatory authorities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems and procedures in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, EASA Part 145, military standards and applicable aerospace/defence requirements.


• Conduct audits, inspections and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with approved maintenance data, MOE procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.


• Investigate non-conformities, quality escapes and maintenance errors, applying root-cause analysis and leading effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).


• Drive product, supplier and lifecycle quality, supporting new product introduction, supplier quality, failure analysis, field returns, customer complaints and continuous improvement.


• Champion quality across the site, providing quality metrics and reports to management while promoting compliance, best practice and a strong culture of continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in a highly regulated environment, ideally within aerospace, defence or electronics.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline. A Master's degree would be advantageous.


• 5+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within aerospace, defence or a similarly regulated industry.


• Experience working with electronic systems or complex technical products.


• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.


• Proven experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, including 5 Whys, Fishbone and 8D.


• Familiarity with Military Standards and relevant government and industry regulations.


• Experience with EASA Part 145 requirements and MRO quality processes.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use quality data to identify trends and drive improvement.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.