Lead Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-23

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Lead Quality Engineer- Collins Aerospace

In aerospace, quality is not a department. It’s a promise.

At Collins Aerospace, that promise underpins everything we design, build and deliver.

The Opportunity

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Lead Quality Engineer who will be responsible for improving and maintaining the Quality requirements across the organization. If you’re interested in a role as Lead Quality Engineer with Collins Aerospace, we would love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Quality Manager and will undertake the following activities: -

• Lead Quality activities to ensure robust and effective production
• Champion the use of process robustness tools:

• PPAP - (Product Part Approval Process)
• PFMEA - (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
• RRCA (Relentless Root Cause Analysis
• MPR - (Manufacturing Process Review)
• FAI – (First Article Inspection)

• Develop visual production control plans to build in Quality V’s inspect in Quality
• Ensure compliance to customer and internal requirements
• Plan / measure / analyse and report Quality deliverables
• Implement Zero Defect Initiative (internal and supply chain)
• Lead customer / internal investigations using problem resolution tools and techniques
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR)
• Advocate an inclusive team environment with a Can Do attitude
• Manage Quality Notifications / customer concessions and disposition accordingly

• Carry out any other duties as required to support general operations of the Quality Department

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a Quality (degree or equivalent is desirable)
• Experience in relation to fitting, welding & machining is desirable
• Engineering background and technically able to identify and resolve problems
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / CMM reports and other engineering technical data is required
• Candidate should have a good familiarity with expectations associated with aerospace or other comprehensive quality assurance systems, including ISO9000 or AS9100
• Experience conducting internal Quality audits or supporting Quality audits by external customers is a plus

Personal Characteristics:

• Motivated individual, with aspirations to progress their career within quality

• Flexible, responsive to change, and calm under pressure
• Action orientated with a drive for results
• High degree of organisation and planning
• Ability to manage effectively and deliver on commitments
• Customer focused
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Leads by example and has the ability to work across various departmental functions within the Company

About us:

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Wolverhampton, Wobaston Road facility provides a wide range of heat transfer and fluids management products and services for the military and commercial aerospace markets.

Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme which operates a double match.

We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

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