Leonardo
Quality Engineer
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Quality Engineer – Combat Air Team
Location: Luton (Cap. Green 300 Site) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £38,000 to £49,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
About the Role
At Leonardo, we’re shaping the future of aerospace and defence with technology that protects people and communities. We’re seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Combat Air team in Luton. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with programme and project teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and drive continuous improvement across key programmes.
Your primary responsibilities will include working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), partnering with across Operations, Engineering, and broader functions to support quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer, you will:
- Provide guidance and support on all Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) matters.
- Contribute to delivering compliant, high-performance products that meet cost and safety requirements.
- Develop and align Project Assurance Plans (PAPs) with programme risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
- Drive achievement of Leonardo Production System (LPS) quality goals, including:
- KPIs related to Quality Notifications (QNs)
- Material Review Boards (MRBs)
- Factory Review Boards (FRBs)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across production, engineering, and quality workflows.
- Participate in key meetings across departments to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives.
- Oversee and support the timely processing of concessions and production permits.
- Assist in preparing reports and quality data for programme and functional leaders.
- Support efforts to reduce Non-Conformance costs and improve root cause resolution.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Education or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a similar regulated industry.
- Familiarity with quality frameworks such as AS9100 / ISO9001, as well as continuous improvement methods.
- Working knowledge of quality tools like:
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Process Mapping
- Verification
- Pattern Fault Lifecycle
- First Article Inspection
- Background in a development environment is highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Attributes
- A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience engaging with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.
- Commitment to safeguarding sensitive security information.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of National Security Vetting (NSV) controls may apply, including:
- Security Check (SC) eligibility requirements.
- Developed Vetting (DV) eligibility.
For more information, please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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Why Join Leonardo?
At Leonardo, our people are our priority. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance.
Key Benefits Include:
- Generous leave: Enjoy standard leave plus up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Secure your future: Benefit from an award-winning pension scheme, with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your wellbeing matters:
- Free access to mental health support and financial advice.
- Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (enable, pride, equalise, armed forces, carers, wellbeing & ethnicity).
- Rewarding performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for a bonus scheme.
- Never stop learning: Access 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Enjoy a financial reward via our referral programme.
- Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on benefits such as private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech discounts, or gym memberships.
- Flexible working: Begin your application with us and discuss flexible or hybrid working arrangements.
For the full range of benefits, visit https://www.leonardo.com.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing 53,000+ people worldwide, and conquering global challenges while supporting communities.
With a commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and diversity, Leonardo ensures all candidates are treated fairly. If you have any accessibility requirements, please inform us during recruitment.
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