Quality Engineer in Newry

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:

• 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.
• Lead and participate 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.
• Maintain & improve Quality System documentation to ensure on-going effectiveness and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate QMS updates and support 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: 28th February 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.