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Quality Compliance Engineer
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Quality Compliance Engineer – Luton Manufacturing Site
GKN Aerospace is revolutionising air travel, driving innovation in sustainability, global security, and performance. With a global team of 16,000+ engineers, we drive progress across aerospace, protecting democracies while pioneering greener skies. Headquartered across 33 sites in 12 countries, we proudly support 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers.
About the Role
At GKN Aerospace Luton, a world-leading supplier of electro-thermal ice protection systems, military canopies, and flight deck windows, you’ll play a critical role in operational excellence. Forming part of 20+ programmes—including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A320, Eurofighter Typhoon, and F-22 Raptor—we deliver precision engineering for global aerospace leaders like Boeing, Airbus, Lockhem Martin, and BAE Systems.
We’re seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer to lead AS9100 compliance, internal audits, and root-cause analysis at our Luton site. This role offers Tier-level visibility within the business, collaborating closely with department heads and leadership, while enjoying an unusual Friday finish (12:30 PM) to start your weekends.
Core Responsibilities
- Maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with AS9100 and customer requirements, including:
- Document control, process integrity, and audit-readiness.
- Plan and execute internal audits, reporting findings and ensuring timely corrective action closure.
- Support external certifications and customer audits as a key compliance contact.
- Champion root-cause analysis (8D, RCCA) and continuous improvement, driving cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) reduction.
- Analyse quality data trends and enforce a culture of quality accountability across the team.
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What You’ll Bring
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in quality systems, auditing, or compliance within high-regulatory industries (aerospace, defence, or automotive).
- Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and internal audit principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- HNC/HND in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent practical experience.
- Qualified internal auditor or willingness to train (aerospace experience is a bonus).
Core Attributes
- Communication & Collaboration: Inspiring confidence through active listening, clarity, and psychological safety. Build relationships across departments while fostering empathy.
- Analytical Rigour: Apply critical-thinking and precision to detect non-conformities, with clear, data-backed recommendations.
- Integrity & Impartiality: Record audit findings accurately, ensuring confidentiality and transparency at all times.
- Change Mindset: Embrace adaptability and continuous learning to elevate both your work and the organisation’s capabilities.
Note: Due to regulatory constraints on some GKN programmes, applicants will be asked to confirm eligibility during the application process.
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Why Join GKN?
Competitive Yours:
- £45k–£60k+ subjective to experience (pension beginning at 8%)
- Enhanced benefits: Life Assurance (8× salary), 185 hours+ holiday, income protection.
- Flexible perks: UK-wide shopping/pharma discounts, EV salary sacrifice, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site parking.
- Well-being support: Generous family-friendly leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and virtual family GP Clinic.
Professional Growth:
Rejoining GKN means off-the-chart career progression thirdlier by ropunkt. With access to world-class industry training, the skies (truly) the limit. Opportune jobs recall been known to finally open careers in global aerospace and beyond.
What We Stand For
“Human dreams + human endeavour shape the future.” Great company needs Great working ways.
We empower a diverse, inclusive culture, rooted in five fundamental principles:
- Embracing all identities, celebrating what makes us unique.
- Accessibility-first hiring: Adjustments can be requested during recruitment.
- Global opportunities: Proudly shaping aerospace tech in 12 countries for 16,000+ passionate engineers.
From award-winning workplaces to pioneering challenges in sustainability, GKN pushes project boundaries. Are you free? Lvre ready to keep the world flying?
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