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Senior Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer – Aerospace Fuel Systems | Titchfield, Hampshire
Join Eaton and contribute to our mission of delivering impactful, energy-efficient solutions for a sustainable future. We champion ethics, inclusion, diversity, and empower our people. Discover more on our company mission video.
Located at the Titchfield site, our Aerospace business is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, supplying fully integrated systems for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The site includes advanced test facilities for fuel and air systems, ensuring comprehensive validation under diverse operating conditions.
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Engineering Team, collaborating with all site operations. Your role will ensure production efficiency, product quality, cost control, and employee safety.
About the Role
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Key Focus: Execute the organization’s Strategic Quality Plan under plant leadership.
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Responsibilities include:
- Providing quality assurance support to customers, suppliers, partners, and internal teams.
- Driving continuous improvement across targeted areas.
- Implementing a robust Quality Assurance strategy compliant with industry standards, regulations, and customer needs.
Core Responsibilities
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Customer & Compliance Support
- Act as the QA liaison for stakeholders, ensuring requirements are met and fostering collaboration in complaint resolution and root cause analysis.
- Gain expertise throughout the Quality Assurance process, from product design to post-delivery support.
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Supplier Quality Management
- Act as a subject matter expert for suppliers, analyzing quality data and helping meet product/process specifications.
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Quality Systems Development
- Design, implement, and refine quality management systems across operations.
- Offer advanced quality planning for new products, processes, or services.
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Process Auditing & Documentation
- Lead audits of internal systems and prepare Part Approval Documentation to validate product compliance.
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Data & Process Improvement
- Analyze QA performance metrics and propose corrective action plans.
- Collect and evaluate statistical data to drive quality improvements.
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Training & Skill Development
- Collaborate on and deliver quality-related training programs.
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Support for Product Development
- Engage in design reviews, testing, reliability analysis, and material evaluation for new offerings.
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Diagnosing & Resolving Complex Problems
- Evaluate mild process control challenges and interact with experienced team members on high-impact quality issues.
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Instrumentation & Equipment
- Participate in the procurement, calibration, and evaluation of test instrumentation.
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Team Coordination
- Coordinate with peer Quality Engineers to assess site/customer/product status and action strategies.
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Team Leadership (Occasionally)
- Draft quality-related tasks or manage Quality Engineer teams as needed by management.
Key Requirements
- Educational Background:
- A degree in an engineering discipline (beneficial, not mandatory).
- Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent) credentials are advantageous (not mandatory)—though knowledge of problem-solving frameworks (e.g., root cause analysis) would benefit long-term structural development.
Essential Skills & Expertise
Technical Knowledge
- Expertise in manufacturing quality assurance methodologies (e.g., MRB, ERB, ISO/TS 16949).
- Lean Manufacturing and Process Capability (Six Sigma) principles.
- Safety & Risk Assessment experience.
- Embedded Systems & Test Standards for defensive (uptime) validation requirements.
- Surface and subsurface testing + mathematical models of fluid behaviour.
Industry-Specific Awareness
- Familiarity with automotive, aerospace, and defence supply chain code instruction.
- Understanding of SLA metrics (deliverables,Nm) and product line customer specifications.
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Certifications & Competencies
- Working knowledge of problem-solving methods (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D, Root Cause Analysis) including statistical tools.
- AS9100 Family Standards, ISO9001 recognition for quality system compliance.
- Cryptographic Methods and Standards (for document control) considered highly desirable.
Essential Personal Qualities
- Strong problem-solving and logical critical thinking.
- Good understanding of relationship management techniques.
- Willingness to supervise or collaborate across departmental lines.
- Strategic and structured organisation typical of UK culture in related industries.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and holistic benefits package.
- Dynamic projects in a collaborative team environment.
- Prospects for internal promotion, supporting long-term career growth.
At Eaton, we are committed to professional growth:
- Eaton University delivers long-term training opportunities beyond training as a breadth validation.
- Cross-training programs support development in related engineering and QA roles.
Living out our purpose to improve lives, we ensure engineering excellence in our capabilities and ensure corporate responsibility in our approach.
Wellbeing Initiatives
- Health & Safety centred—individual wellbeing is supported through global employee initiatives:
- Health management programs.
- Flexible workstation ergonomics access.
- Comprehensive mental & physical wellbeing support mechanisms.
Commitment to Equality
Eaton is dedicated to fostering diverse, inclusive workplaces where all candidates are judged based on job-related skills and qualifications. We do not discriminate against employees on age, colour, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, military service, religion or status protected by law.
For a fully accessible application process, contact the careers team.
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