Quality Engineer

Join to apply for the Quality Engineer role at GE Aerospace. We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our busy team in Cheltenham. Reporting to the Lead Quality Engineer, this role holds primary responsibility for the GE Cheltenham Site Quality Management System. Drawing on proven expertise in aerospace regulations and requirements, the role supports the wider Quality team and leads improvement initiatives, serving as the day‑to‑day link between Site Quality Leadership and cell‑based operations. The position owns and manages key Quality and Compliance metrics and proactively drives continuous performance improvement through hands‑on engagement with cross‑functional teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Compliance
  • Engage, support, and lead external audits in cell by our customers and regulators.
  • Coordinate timely responses to internal quality issues and coordinate quality related activities on the shop floor.
  • Support creation, processing, approval, verification, and closure of non‑conformances.
  • Support the Lead Quality Engineer and coordinate shop personnel covering all areas of quality, including regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with the team leader to support strategy development for quality reporting of metrics and regulatory performance monthly.
• Authorisation Control
  • Manage and support stamp authorisation applications, and associated ‘on‑the‑job training’ to maintain compliant and effective personnel competency.
  • Assist with independent investigations into human factors, quality alerts, corrective actions, notice of escape, and red card as required.
• Improvement
  • Represent the quality function at the value stream daily management meetings, taking ownership and responsibility of assigned quality actions.
  • Escalate non‑compliance identified on the shop floor to quality leadership.
  • Support development and maintenance of the company’s safety management system (SMS).
  • Develop and deliver awareness and training sessions to support ongoing business operations or specific regulatory requirements.
• Audit
  • Conduct internal audits as assigned for system, product and process across site as directed by team leader / audit coordinator.
  • Monitor and mentor employees’ awareness of FOD, ESD, calibration and SMS.
  • Conduct spot‑check audits and one‑to‑one competence interviews with the shop‑floor personnel.
• Culture
  • Ownership, management, and communication of quality metrics through standard operating rhythm.
  • Conduct ‘walk the floor’ audits and reporting of identified issues through standard operating rhythm.
  • Lead and coordinate response to QA queries and escalations from daily operating rhythm.
  • Develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities such as procedural changes, audit findings and any industry recognised regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in aviation manufacturing or MRO environment.
• Working knowledge and/or experience of aviation regulations and standards from bodies including CAA, EASA, FAA and CAAC.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work to timescales, achieve personal deadlines and contribute to team objectives.
• Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment, promoting inclusiveness.
• Acute attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication & facilitation skills whilst remaining extremely motivated, flexible, and determined.
• Competent IT skills, including interaction with operational business management systems, alongside Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Lead auditor or significant current aerospace audit experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in production/maintenance quality and/or quality assurance.
• Understanding and/or application of requirements for certified release of product.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in an aerospace related subject.
• Understanding/application of structured problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Experience of Oracle, Proficy and TipQA IT systems.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing