Quality Engineer

Eaton; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Eaton's Aerospace business in Hampshire is relocating to a new Daedalus facility and expanding its role as a Centre of Excellence for European aerospace manufacturing. The Quality Engineer will support quality activities, implement QMS tools, and coordinate with internal and external parties.

Key tasks include leading audits, developing SPC and FMEA tools, participating in design reviews, and maintaining certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001 and EASA Part 21.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as quality engineer.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PFMEA and 8D problem-solving.
• Aerospace regulatory knowledge (EASA/AS9100).
• Auditing training, preferably Lead Auditor.
• Strong IT skills and proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality management initiatives.
• Investigate quality issues with internal and external bodies.
• Participate in design reviews and product introductions.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits and reviews.
• Maintain ISO 9001, EASA Part 21, and related approvals.

Skills

Aerospace regulatory knowledge

PFMEA / 8D

Excel

Communication skills

Audit training (Lead Auditor)

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

HNC/Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel typesWhat you’ll do:Working as part of a team of Quality Engineers to support the Quality Activities. The role will include the development, implementation and maintenance of various quality management initiatives, liaison with internal and external customers, training staff in Self-Certification approval status, and auditing processes and products.Development of Quality Engineering tools and activities, to include SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA, Six Sigma, Attribute Charts and control plans as required by Quality Management to support Business ObjectivesManagement Quality Reviews – Monthly/WeeklyCompilation and presentation of KPI’s for key business functions required supporting Management Quality ReviewsUndertake investigation of quality issues to resolution, in conjunction with all necessary internal or external bodies relating to product/process/system. These may be initiated by internal or external customers.Initiate, manage or participate in product re-calls as required to CAA or other regulatory/customer requirementsTo actively participate in Design Reviews and new product introductionCompilation and maintenance of Company DocumentationMaintenance and training of Certifying StaffParticipate in Company initiatives as required by the Quality ManagementUndertake & complete Business System audits & Product audits in maintenance of the programmed audit scheduleMaintenance and progression of company approvals: BS EN ISO 9001, EASA Part 21, AS EN 9001 and other customer specific approvalsSupport the Maintenance and Training of the Self-Certification programQualifications:minimum 3-5 years of experience as quality engineerengineering degree or equivalent experienceSkills:• Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Regulatory Knowledge (EASA/AS9100) - prefered• Experience in a similar role advantageous• Experience of participating in PFMEA / 8D• Sound practical experience with Excel, Word, Access etc – ability to quickly pick up business software use• Proven experience of ability to communicate (verbally and in writing• HNC/Degree qualified preferred, experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of education• Excellent IT skills• Audit trained (preferably Lead Auditor level)What we offer:Competitive compensation and benefits packageChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamWe make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possibleWe make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton UniversityWe make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologiesWe make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happenThe successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.