Date Posted:
2025-12-18
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
BE Aerospace UK Limited, 2 Moor Road, BE - Kilkeel, Kilkeel, BT34 4NG and Unit 3, The Inner Basin, The Harbour, Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 4AX.
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the aerospace industry? At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for a number of worldwide customers, and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced and innovative team.
The successful candidate can expect to:
- Maintain and improve Collins Quality management systems to ensure on-going effectiveness.
- Ensure that all products are manufactured to relevant international standard(s) and meet or exceed Collins Aerospace and customer needs.
- Ensure that product certification processes continue to meet FAA/EASA/CAA/AS9100 requirements.
These roles are based onsite at our Moor Road facility in Kilkeel. The hours of work are 37.5 per week.
What you will do:
- To establish/support/monitor quality policies and procedures that are followed throughout the business that contribute to consistent high-class performance in all areas
- Represent the business with customers and regulatory authorities with the objective of inspiring confidence and enabling positive cooperation in the quality of products and services provided
- Develop, promote and lead continuous improvement activities
- Provide support and assistance to development in development and execution of corrective actions
- Lead in quality system and/or process audits in Collins as needed
- Leads and participates in supplier and in house improvement events
- Contribute and participate in Material Review Board’s
- Travel nationally and internationally in line with business requirements
- Take initiative and seek results in a structured way
- Clear communication (both verbally and orally) to all levels within the organisation on quality related topics
- Maintains & improves Quality System documentation to ensure on-going effectiveness and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates QMS updates and supports process owners with changes to procedural documentation.
What you need to succeed?
Essential Criteria:
- Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year’s relevant Quality or Engineering experience
OR
Internal Only Criteria:
- Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline
AND
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a P1 Engineering or Quality Engineering role.
OR
- In the absence of a Third Level Qualification Degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience working in an Engineering or Quality Engineering role.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstrate experience of completing and/or managing internal audits
- Demonstrate experience of completing problem solving activities using methods such as 3C, 8D, 7D, DMAIC etc.
- Working knowledge of lean principles
- In depth knowledge and application of ISO9001/AS9100 standards
How to apply:
Please note, it is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.
Closing date for applications: 13th January 2026
What we offer:
People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:
- 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
- Attractive Compensation Package
- Early finish Fridays
- Hybrid Work Options (*Role dependent)
- Professional Development + Growth
- Support with professional fees
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
- Staff Discounts
- Work/Life Balance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free onsite parking
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for progression and development
Learn more & apply now!
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