Collins Aerospace
Quality Engineer
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Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer
Location: HS Marston, Wolverhampton
Function: Quality / Manufacturing
Reports to: Lead Quality Engineer
Position: Onsite - Quality Engineer
About the Role
Help build quality into every part, every process, every flight.
At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000+ people are united by one purpose: solving some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industry. Our teams help customers meet the demands of a fast-moving global market, delivering products and systems that help make aviation safer, smarter, and more connected.
We are now looking for a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in improving, maintaining, and strengthening quality performance within the manufacturing cell.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who:
- Enjoys being close to the operation
- Solves problems at pace
- Works cross-functionally
- Drives practical improvements that make a visible difference
What You Will Do
As Quality Engineer, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product and process quality is maintained, issues are contained quickly, and improvements are embedded for the long term.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Operations on internal and customer quality issues
- Ensure full containment of all quality-related issues
- Manage Quality Notifications and support appropriate disposition
- Support internal and customer investigations using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, or similar
- Drive continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Identify and implement projects to reduce Scrap, Rework, and Repair (SRR)
- Support the implementation of Zero Defect initiatives across internal operations and the supply chain
- Improve process robustness through tools and activities including:
- PPAP (Product Part Approval Process)
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- RRCA (Relentless Root Cause Analysis)
- MPR (Manufacturing Process Review)
- Support wider Quality Department activities as required
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What You Will Bring
We are looking for someone with a strong quality mindset, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the confidence to work across multiple teams within a manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you will have:
- Understanding of Quality requirements such as ISO 9000 or AS9100
- 2 to 5 years’ experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Experience in identifying and resolving problems using structured techniques
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPc)
- Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), including 8D or similar methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
The Person We Are Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy rolling up your sleeves, getting into the detail, and helping teams move from problems to prevention.
- Are highly motivated, flexible, and responsive to change.
- Stay calm under pressure, especially when quality issues need fast, careful containment.
- Are a strong communicator, building relationships across departments.
- Are comfortable working with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
- Are practical, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Are a team player who takes ownership and follows through.
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Why Join Collins Aerospace?
This is not just addressing quality – this is both science and responsibility.
You will be part of a team that supports advanced aerospace and defence products, working in an environment where precision matters, collaboration counts, and continuous improvement is always in motion.
At Collins Aerospace, your work helps:
- Protect standards
- Strengthen processes
- Support products that operate in some of the most demanding environments worldwide
What We Offer
As part of the RTX family, we offer:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous pension scheme (2:1 matched contributions up to 10% of salary)
- Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, therapy, chiropody, health screening)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Scheme
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Support with professional fees (e.g., CQE/CQI membership, CIPD subscriptions)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts
- Recognition and rewards program
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Interested? Ready to help shape the future of aerospace quality?
If you are a Quality Engineer who enjoys:
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Strengthening manufacturing processes
Apply today and help Collins Aerospace continue to deliver quality without compromise.
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