Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense (6 mo Contract)

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

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.