Quality Engineer in Wimborne Minster

Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub‑Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air‑to‑air refuelling systems, offering fifth‑generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the voice of the Customer to ensure the agreed requirements are met.
• Drive up standards and foster a right first time culture.
• Provide preventive, corrective action and containment activities.
• Assure delivery of conforming product to end Customer.
• Act as Quality focal within Integrated Product Team delivering Quality solutions.
• Responsible for Quality Management System compliance and improvement.
• Drive product and process non conformance investigations and associated root cause analysis activities including concession management.
• Manage and host Customer audits and source inspection activities.
• Own the management of Quality escapes and Customer investigations.
• Ensure Quality Management System compliance throughout the Product Lifecycle.
• Completion of required First Article Inspections (AS9102) and ensure smooth transition of new products into production.
• NCR and FRACA management MRB ownership and facilitation.
• Generate Quality metrics and associated tracking to meet set targets.
• Determination and implementation of Quality improvement initiatives.
• Inspection process adherence and associated support for physical and document sign‑off of product prior to despatch.
• Co‑operate with management to meet the employer’s legal duties; read and comply to the site Safety Health & Environment Policy; and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Qualifications

• Engineer – HND/HNC or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Good working knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, Part 21 (G), Part 145.
• Good working knowledge of AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan.
• Actively implemented structured problem solving and robust Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques eg 8D, RCCA, 5‑Why.
• Actively implemented proactive and preventive Quality techniques.

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, 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.