At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in aerospace products and processes throughout their lifecycle.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive health support, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Background in Engineering or Quality with knowledge of quality management systems.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
At Leonardo in Edinburgh, we’re looking for individuals who demonstrate technical capability, a drive for excellence, and the people skills needed to foster collaboration and quality ownership. Working within our exciting Typhoon Radar Sector, this is your opportunity to play a central part in ensuring our products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will work across multiple functions, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept and development to production and delivery. If you have a passion for Quality and Engineering, this could be your perfect career opportunity to work alongside other experienced engineers and shape your career in Aerospace and Defence.
What you will do as a senior Quality Engineer:
- Partner with Operations, Programmes, and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to ensure products are delivered compliantly, on time, and within budget.
- Provide expert Quality guidance to help teams meet shared business and programme objectives.
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, including KPI performance related to quality notifications (QNs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
- Co-ordinate, support and report in 8D investigations to help identify RCCA.
- Support the planning, execution, and verification of quality activities across all project phases.
- Oversee the timely processing of concessions, non-conformances, and production permits.
- Help achieve key assurance milestones, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
- Prepare quality reports and data analysis for stakeholders, turning insights into actionable improvement plans.
- Look to identify areas for process and product improvement through deployment of Six Sigma projects and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities.
A background in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Defence Electronics, or another technically demanding field.
Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
Familiarity with Quality tools and techniques, including Root Cause Corrective Action, Process Mapping, First Article Inspection (FAI).
Experience in high-precision or complex manufacturing environments, ideally within aerospace, defence, or similar sectors.
Willingness to drive improvements and reduce process waste.
Experience in Lean manufacturing and VSM would be advantages.
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We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working:
