Quality Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering company in the UK seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will work in a hybrid environment in Derby/Denby/Solihull, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance management. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant Level 2 qualification alongside a certificate in engineering or business management. Join a culture valuing integrity and innovation, contributing to the future of Civil Aerospace Quality.

Qualifications

• You must have a qualification in English, Maths, and Science.
• A Level 3 to 6 qualification in fields like engineering or business management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are effectively satisfied.
• Manage problems through resolution or coaching.
• Perform assurance activities for compliance.
• Deploy KPIs to drive quality performance improvement.
• Drive supplier maturity to meet requirements.
• Enable goal of 'zero defects' through prevention tools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem solving

Data analysis

Change/Project management

Technical aptitude in quality management

Education

Level 2 qualification or above in English, Maths, and a Science

A Level 3 to 6 in engineering, business management, or quality

Job description

Quality Engineer

Derby/Denby/Solihull - Hybrid

Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

The Quality of our products and services is of critical importance to Rolls-Royce, it underpins the safety of our products and is fundamental to meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our Civil Aerospace manufacturing, procurement, or service teams to make a difference to the Quality of the iconic products that our customers depend upon every day.

We are looking for talented people from different backgrounds and experience to join the Rolls-Royce Quality team.

You will work within a supportive, collaborative, and learning culture that will enable you to develop skills, innovative ideas and grow your career.

This is your opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of Quality in Civil Aerospace.

What you will be doing

• Understand customer, regulatory and business requirements and ensure there is an effective means of satisfying those requirements, e.g. through the Rolls-Royce Business Management System.
• Protect the customer and the business through the management of problems, either through performing problem resolution or through the coaching of others.
• Perform assurance activities to provide confidence to the business that customer, regulatory and business requirements will be achieved.
• Deploy key performance indicators and effective governance to provide insight to drive improvement in Quality performance.
• Drive supplier maturity and improvement to ensure Rolls-Royce requirements are achieved.
• Enable the business to deliver the goal of ‘zero defects’ through the application and coaching of defect prevention tools and a culture of continuous improvement.

Position Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or above in English, Maths, and a Science.
• A Level 3 to 6 apprenticeship, certificate, award, diploma, NVQ or degree in one of the following: engineering or manufacturing, business management, business / continuous improvement, Quality, or a science field.

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent communication.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Data analysis.
• Change / Project management.
• Technical aptitude in quality management, quality standards and processes.
• Entry level position such as a quality technician, quality analyst or quality improvement officer; or an equivalent role in engineering or manufacturing, business management or business / continuous improvement.

Regional Benefits

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-R into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Excited? – why not apply today and be a part of shaping the future of Civil Aerospace Quality

Grade: SNBG7-10

Closing Date: Midnight 18th January 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category: Quality

Posting Date: 23 Dec 2025; 00:12

Posting End Date: 18 Jan 2026