Quality Engineer - Advanced Quality Planning

Eaton Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne is a leading aerospace fuel systems provider in Wimborne, Dorset. The role supports quality management across IPTs, driving AQP compliance, RCCA and QMS adherence throughout the lifecycle of complex air-to-air refuelling systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to investigate issues, implement robust corrective actions, and ensure conformance to AS standards and aerospace regulations. The position offers stable long-term employment onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience with AQP and aerospace quality tools.
• Knowledge of QMS standards and audits.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to work across Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems teams.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9110 and Part 21 (G)/145, DAOS.

Responsibilities

• Support internal/external stakeholders to address quality issues across IPTs.
• Ensure RCCA is conducted to reduce recurrence and meet AQP requirements.
• Support QMS compliance throughout product lifecycles.
• Assist in inspection processes and sign-off prior to despatch.
• Participate in MRB/EFRB/FRB meetings and tier boards.

Skills

AQP background

Quality tools & techniques

Root cause analysis

QMS auditing & implementation

AS9100/AS9110 knowledge

Team working & communication

Education

Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, MSA, Cont Plans

8D, RCCA, 5-Why problem solving

8D, RCCA, 5-Why

Job description

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What you’ll do:

• To support internal and external stakeholders allocated to the team to achieve the following:
  • Support Quality Issues for all allocated IPTs
  • Support quality requirements through Gates 1-5
  • Meet the AQP requirements in respect to:
    • Quality support for all NPI packages
    • Attendance at arising meetings including MRB / EFRB / FRB
    • Attendance at drum beat meeting including Tier Boards and MRBs
    • Provide AQP skills to the IPT teams to ensure that plans are created and adhered to appropriately assessed and managed
  • Support the allocated team with customer requirements as needed
  • Investigate Quality failing of projects and ensure that RCCA is carried out to reduce / eliminate / mitigate recurrence
  • Support Quality Management System compliance throughout the Product Lifecycle
  • Inspection process adherence and associated support for physical and document sign-off of product prior to despatch.

Qualifications:

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

• Proven background in AQP and thorough understanding of Quality tools and techniques
• QMS implementation and auditing to recognised aerospace standards
• Excellent root cause analysis and corrective action understanding.
• Core competency demonstrated within one or more of the following specialties: Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Composites.
• Further competencies will be provided via the competency matrix, and linked to the relevant job level
• Attention to Detail/meticulous
• Voice of the customer/standards
• Deliver to Promise, Pace
• Independence
• Data based decision making
• Passion for Quality, doing the right thing
• Team working
• Proactive engagement
• Knowledgeable & willing to learn -
• Right first time approach
• Problem solving
• Passion to improve continuously
• Good working knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9110, Part 21 (G), Part 145, DAOS
• Good working knowledge of AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, MSA, Cont Plans
• Support structured problem solving and robust Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques eg 8D, RCCA, 5-Why
• Actively implemented proactive and preventive Quality techniques

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.