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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:

• To 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

• Leads and participates 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

• Maintains & improves Quality System documentation to ensure on-going effectiveness and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinates QMS updates and supports 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

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Internal Only Criteria:

• Hold a Third Level Qualification Degree in a relevant discipline

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• Minimum of 1 years experience working in a P1 Engineering or Quality Engineering role.

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• 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: 13th January 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

Learn more & apply now!

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