Quality Engineer

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Job Description:

At Leonardo, we're shaping the future of aerospace and defence with technology that protects people and communities. We're currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Combat Air team in Luton. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with programme and project teams to ensure delivery of high-quality products and continuous improvement across key programmes. This is a mainly onsite role from our Luton location.

As a Quality Engineer, you will work as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT), collaborating across Operations, Engineering, and other key functions to:

• Provide guidance and support on all Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters.
• Contribute to the delivery of compliant, high-performance products that meet cost and safety requirements.
• Develop and align Project Assurance Plans (PAPs) with programme risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Help drive achievement of Leonardo Production System (LPS) quality goals, including KPIs related to Quality Notifications, MRBs, FRBs, etc.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production, engineering, and quality workflows.
• Participate in key meetings across departments to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives.
• Oversee and support the timely processing of concessions and production permits.
• Assist in preparing reports and quality data for programme and functional leaders.
• Support efforts to reduce Non-Conformance costs and improve root cause resolution.

• Education or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a similarly complex or regulated industry.
• Familiarity with quality frameworks such as AS9100 / ISO
  9001 and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of quality tools like Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Verification, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, and First Article Inspection.
• Background in a development environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience engaging with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

For more information and guidance please visit: join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands.

The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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.

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