Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Quality Engineer – Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations
Quality Engineer supporting defence manufacturing, ensuring compliance, reducing non‑quality
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards such as MAA MRP145, AS9100 and AS9110, taking part in defence audit programmes and guiding external auditors, and supporting the resolution of quality notifications, MARS investigations and audit non‑conformance reports. You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to improve right‑first‑time outcomes, reduce the cost of non‑quality, and use visual management to communicate activities and achievements. • Provide quality assurance for OEM manufacturing and repair activities in defence programmes. • Ensure compliance with UK MoD, MAA MRP145, AS9100 and AS9110 standards. • Participate in defence audit programmes and support external auditors. • Resolve quality notifications, MARS investigations, and audit non‑conformance reports. • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve right‑first‑time performance and reduce non‑quality costs. • Use visual management tools to communicate activities and achievements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸standards compliance
- ▸audit support
- ▸issue resolution
- ▸right‑first‑time
- ▸visual management
What You Bring
Required qualifications are a professionally qualified engineering degree (minimum HND/foundation degree or equivalent) and experience in non‑conformance management and problem‑resolution processes (8D preferred). Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills, data‑driven decision making and the ability to work within a safety‑managed environment. Preferred credentials include Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt, internal audit/lead auditor qualification, MRP/EASA Part‑145 experience and knowledge of safety management systems. • Hold a professionally qualified engineering degree (minimum HND) or equivalent. • Experience with non‑conformance management and 8D problem‑resolution processes. • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, influencing, and data‑driven decision‑making skills. • Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt, Lead Auditor qualification, MRP/EASA Part‑145 experience, and safety management system knowledge.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸hnd
- ▸non‑conformance
- ▸8d
- ▸six sigma
- ▸lead auditor
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce is a globally recognised business that powers, protects and connects people, and it prides itself on shaping the modern world. The company values individuality, diverse perspectives and experiences, and it fosters a high‑performance culture that encourages innovation. Joining Rolls‑Royce offers the chance to work on world‑class solutions within an inclusive, respectful workplace. The professional level and salary will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Rolls‑Royce’s multi‑year transformation programme aims to create a high‑performing, competitive and resilient organisation, offering clear career development opportunities. The recruitment process may include online cognitive and behavioural assessments, and all applicants are encouraged to join an organisation that values diversity and inclusion.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-online assessment that may include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing