At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and conduct quality audits, ensuring zero defects in aerospace products.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce, a leader in innovative aerospace solutions.
- Benefits: Generous leave, retirement savings, matched shares, and health support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary: We are currently recruiting for a Lead Quality Auditor. This role is a core part of the Civil Aerospace Quality and Assurance function based in Derby. In this role, you will be expected to complete audits within our Rolls Royce domestic facilities and our suppliers as either a lead or support auditor. This role supports our Civil, Defence and Aftermarket business and will provide a fantastic development opportunity. The role will provide leadership, expertise, and direction on Quality to the aligned business area through a strategy of Assure, Protect and Enable, so that the business can achieve its goals, enhance its reputation and deliver customer satisfaction. You will foster strong working relationships across all functions, helping enable the aligned business to deliver the goal of Zero Defects through the continuous feedback of audit findings and themes, reducing the risks from technical, human and organisational factors to our products.
What you will be doing:
- Lead and conduct audits internally and externally
- Conduct risk and control audits including critical part reviews
- Co-ordinate the quality-related risk assessment of the business areas in preparation of the yearly supplier audit program
- Monitor audit NCR's and corrective actions, working closely with the business to drive robust closure
- Perform auditor training, including theoretical and practical coaching of trainees and already authorised auditors
- Establish training material for qualification of auditors (e.g. SABRe, AS13100, KMS, AS9100, RRMS)
- Lead improvement projects to continue to improve capability in all areas of Audit and achieve Assurance KPI's and targets
Preferred Requirements: Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Professionally qualified with relevant experience in quality and aerospace industry
- Ideally, have a broad knowledge of product through the life cycle
- Have knowledge of airworthiness regulations
- Experience of influencing and building relationships at different levels
- Ability to influence and assess the related Quality implications in a challenging operational environment
- Willing and able to conduct regular travel within the UK and overseas is essential to this role
- Well-developed customer and relationship management skills to work as part of the Business and Quality Leadership team, and with other internal and external stakeholders and other Industry bodies
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
- Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 7-10. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade- SNBG 7-10
Closing date 10th August
Job Category Quality
Posting Date 29 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date 09 Aug 2026
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
Lead Quality Auditor employer: Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and excellence are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in the power generation sector. The supportive culture and focus on work-life balance make this role not only rewarding but also a great place to grow your career while travelling across the UK.
