At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure supplier quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Company: Join RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, making a real impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, free medical insurance, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes the future of aerospace and defence with innovative solutions.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience in supplier quality and compliance are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.
With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.
Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry.
With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.
Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.
Role Overview
As Supplier Quality & Compliance Support, you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier performance, regulatory compliance, and product quality across the supply chain.
You’ll support both compliance oversight and supplier quality initiatives, driving continuous improvement, maintaining certifications, and safeguarding customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do
- Support the deployment of quality, compliance, and safety management strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory, customer, and business requirements.
- Support supplier, internal, and external audits to maintain approvals, including ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, UK CAA/EASA Part 145, and FAA requirements.
- Support supplier performance management through Supplier Scorecards, Maturity Assessments, and Engagement Plans.
- Assist in flowing down business and customer standards to suppliers, ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Support new product introduction activities by assessing supplier readiness, product assurance, and compliance with customer specifications.
- Assist with compliance governance activities, including data management, reporting, and tracking the closure of compliance issues.
- Participate in regulatory and customer surveillance visits, supporting the management of findings and implementation of corrective actions.
- Assist root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions using 8D, DAISE, and other problem‑solving methodologies.
- Review release documentation, including Form 1 Certificates, Certificates of Conformance (Co C) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), and support contract reviews.
- Deliver compliance and quality training and maintain staff competency and training records.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers to resolve quality and compliance issues throughout product development, production, and acceptance phases.
- Monitor and report KPIs, perform trend analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing risk, eliminating waste, and improving operational effectiveness.
Experience / Skills You Must Have
- Qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent industry experience
- Background in supplier quality, compliance, manufacturing, or MRO environments
- Material control awareness (stock locations, material movements)
- Auditing experience – supplier and internal audit.
- Knowledge of aviation regulations and standards: UK CAA/EASA Part 145, FAA, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, ISO9001, AS9102, SABRe, AS1300
- Fuel System / Aero Engine product knowledge and special process auditing experience advantageous
- Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office, Power BI, Tableau
- Skilled in root cause analysis, problem‑solving, corrective action, and continuous improvement
- Proven ability to influence at all levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers across different cultures
- Good attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
We offer a generous total reward package including
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Free on‑site car parking
- Annual bonus scheme
- Free private medical insurance
- Comprehensive induction/development programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward & Recognition schemes
- Up to 10% pension contributions
- 4 × Life Assurance and much more
This position may involve access to export‑controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non‑disclosure agreement.
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At RTX, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As part of the world's largest aerospace and defence company, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a generous total rewards package, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities, where your contributions will directly impact the future of aerospace and defence while enjoying a supportive community and comprehensive benefits.
