Overview

Date Posted: 2025-09-18
Country: United Kingdom
Location: GBR05: Broughton, Hangar 119, Chester Road, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DH
Position Type: Unspecified
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Function: QUAL
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Fulltime 37 hrs
Location(s): Broughton (Near Chester) - Hybrid Working with 50% on site.
Security Clearance Requirements: SC Clearance (UK Eyes only)

Why join Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and aviation regulatory requirements. This role proactively identifies and manages quality issues from both internal and external sources, supports leadership with defined Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across Airborne ISR.

The position reports directly to the Quality Site Lead and supports the Accountable Manager and the Cyber, Space & Training Quality Manager.

Main Duties

• Ensure ongoing compliance with military and civil aviation regulatory approvals, contractual obligations, and Raytheon's Code of Conduct.
• Conduct quality audits and assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Drive proactive and predictive quality practices, including root cause analysis (8D/RRCA) and FMEA.
• Support regulatory and contractual change management with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor, maintain, and enhance compliance mapping tools and QMS management software.
• Develop and report business metrics, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements to the Business Management System (BMS).
• Promote risk-based thinking and a strong quality culture across Airborne ISR.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation in quality management.

Candidate Requirements

• Certified QMS Lead Auditor (AS9100).
• Strong recent experience with aviation quality systems.
• Regulatory training in one or more of the following:
• Part 145, Part 21G, Part 21J, MAOS, DAOS, CFAOS, AS9110, Part CAMO/M.
• Proficiency in proactive/predictive maintenance techniques, 8D (RRCA), and FMEA.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and promote a quality-first mindset.

• Working knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate (Flows), SharePoint, and Power Apps.
• Experience in developing and managing dashboards and reporting tools.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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