Quality Engineer

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types

What you’ll do:

Working as part of a team of Quality Engineers to support the Quality Activities. The role will include the development, implementation and maintenance of various quality management initiatives, liaison with internal and external customers, training staff in Self-Certification approval status, and auditing processes and products.

• Development of Quality Engineering tools and activities, to include SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA, Six Sigma, Attribute Charts and control plans as required by Quality Management to support Business Objectives
• Management Quality Reviews – Monthly/Weekly
• Compilation and presentation of KPI’s for key business functions required supporting Management Quality Reviews
• Undertake investigation of quality issues to resolution, in conjunction with all necessary internal or external bodies relating to product/process/system. These may be initiated by internal or external customers.
• Initiate, manage or participate in product re-calls as required to CAA or other regulatory/customer requirements
• To actively participate in Design Reviews and new product introduction
• Compilation and maintenance of Company Documentation
• Maintenance and training of Certifying Staff
• Participate in Company initiatives as required by the Quality Management
• Undertake & complete Business System audits & Product audits in maintenance of the programmed audit schedule
• Maintenance and progression of company approvals: BS EN ISO 9001, EASA Part 21, AS EN 9001 and other customer specific approvals
• Support the Maintenance and Training of the Self-Certification program

Qualifications:

• minimum 3-5 years of experience as quality engineer 
• engineering degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

•    Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Regulatory Knowledge (EASA/AS9100) - prefered 
•    Experience in a similar role advantageous
•    Experience of participating in PFMEA / 8D
•    Sound practical experience with Excel, Word, Access etc – ability to quickly pick up business software use
•    Proven experience of ability to communicate (verbally and in writing
•    HNC/Degree qualified preferred, experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of education
•    Excellent IT skills
•    Audit trained (preferably Lead Auditor level)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.