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Quality Engineer (MEQ)
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Quality Engineer (MEQ)
Quality Engineer – East Cowes, Isle of Wight
About GKN Aerospace
Join GKN Aerospace, where we reimagine air travel to be faster, further, and greener. Our work drives innovation, supports global democracies, and delivers sustainable solutions for aviation—with over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites globally.
Working with some of the world’s leading aircraft and engine manufacturers, we set industry benchmarks and offer unmatched career opportunities. There are no limits to what you can achieve with us.
Job Summary
Based at our East Cowes facilities on the Isle of Wight, reporting to the Chief Manufacturing Engineer, the Quality Engineer will act as the primary customer-facing contact for all quality-related matters across our Defence and Civil Aerospace business lines.
This role is open to both experienced professionals and candidates looking to transition into Quality/Manufacturing Engineering with training and mentorship provided.
Core Responsibilities:
You will ensure customer and regulatory compliance by identifying and documenting product/process requirements, establishing/maintaining consistent procedures, plans, and processes. You must also be prepared for ad-hoc national/international travel (quarterly, depending on customer needs).
Key Responsibilities
- Work in adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies, upholding the highest standards for personnel and visitors.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to develop performance strategies and performance metrics for products and manufacturing processes.
- Create or support comprehensive quality plans across the business.
- Provide expert guidance on all quality matters to related departments.
- Lead corrective and preventative action implementation, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse quality data to identify process improvements, and develop action plans to prevent future failures.
- Facilitate customer meetings to agree action plans that improve build quality.
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Job Requirements
Essential:
✔ Demonstrable experience in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant aerospace production roles. ✔ Customer-facing mindset to act as a key contact. ✔ Track record of driving quality/process improvements—calculation, problem-solving essential. ✔ Flexibility for national/international travel when required.
Desirable:
✖ Audit experience ✖ Understanding of APQP tools (Advanced Product Quality Planning) via AS9145. ✖ HNC specialist certificate or equivalent. ✖ Experience using an MRP/ERP system. ✖ Experience with AS9100 Lead Auditor standards. ✖ Green Belt Certified (Lean/Six Sigma preferred).
What We’re Looking For
We seek innovators who are driven to make an impact. The Quality Engineer must be a data-driven problem-solver with exceptional:
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📊 Analytical skills to interpret quality data. 🤝 Collaboration skills to liaise with stakeholders across the business. ✨ Communication and presentation ability to convey insights. 🚀 Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive continual improvement.
A developing professional’s culture exists here—training is available, and there’s real opportunity to grow.
Why Choose GKN?
We offer fantastic challenges and unprecedented opportunities—this is a chance to join a cutting-edge aerospace leader. With some of the industry’s best training programs, we believe yours could be just the start of an extraordinary career.
"A Great Place to Work" Means a Great Way of Working Too
We welcome all applications at GKN—because diversity, inclusion, and belonging play a critical role in our success.
Our five core principles shape our culture:
✔ Innovation ✔ Collaboration ✔ Safety ✔ Genuine engagement ✔ Commitment to justice
We’ve won "The Best Workplace Culture Award", and today, we’re prioritising accessibility in recruitment:
🔗 Everyone can thrive here. If you require reasonable adjustments during our hiring process, just let us know.
"Where human dreams and human endeavour shape the future of aerospace."
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