Quality Engineer - Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations

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Quality Engineer - Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations.
Filton Bristol
Onsite
Staff level

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.

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Quality Engineer within our Defence Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations business in Bristol. This area of the business has a broad and expanding capability across a diverse product portfolio - including new product manufacture for the JSF LiftSystem within LiftWorks, as well as component repair work across key Defence programmes such as EJ200, Adour, and TP400, equally supporting Assembly and Test Operations as a Quality Engineer
This role will see you providing quality assurance support to both Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and repair activities. You'll ensure adherence to regulatory standards including UK MoD, MAA MRP145, and the Rolls-Royce Management System. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, your focus will be on reducing the Cost of Non-Quality and improving right-first-time performance. It's an excellent opportunity for career development within a high-impact environment.

What you will be doing:
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MAA MRP145, AS9100, AS9110)
* Take part in Defence audit programmes and guide external auditors as required
* Support the resolution of Quality Notifications, MARS investigations, and audit non-conformance reports
* Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve right-first-time outcomes and reduce non-quality costs
* Use visual management to clearly communicate activities and achievements
Position qualifications:
* Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
* Non-conformance management
* Problem Resolution Process training and capability (8D problem resolution process beneficial)
* Interpersonal and influencing skills
* Data driven decision making
Preferred requirements:
* Lean/Six Sigma - Green Belt accredited beneficial
* Process audit and development, internal audit qualified (Lead Auditor preferred) beneficial
* MRP / EASA Part 145 Experience
* Safety Management System Knowledge and Experience

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

17 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

26 Apr 2026