Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage. **What you’ll do:** **Role purpose (position scope)** + Act as the voice of the Customer to ensure the agreed requirements are met + Drive up standards and foster a right first time culture + Provide preventive, corrective action and containment activities + Assure delivery of conforming product to end Customer. + Act as Quality focal within Integrated Product Team delivering Quality solutions + Responsible for Quality Management System compliance and improvement **Key Responsibilities** + Quality input into new bids and contract reviews + Generation and implementation of Quality plans to meet Customer requirements. + Drive product and process non conformance investigations and associated root cause analysis activities including concession management. + Manage and host Customer audits and source inspection activities. + Own the management of Quality escapes and Customer investigations. + Ensure Quality Management System compliance throughout the Product Lifecycle + Completion of required First Article Inspections (AS9102) and ensure smooth transition of new products into production. + NCR and FRACA management + MRB ownership and facilitation + Generate Quality metrics and associated tracking to met set targets. + Determination and implementation of Quality improvement initiatives. + Inspection process adherence and associated support for physical and document sign-off of product prior to despatch. + Co-operate with management to meet the employer’s legal duties; read and comply to the site Safety Health & Environment Policy; and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions **Qualifications:** + Engineer – HND/HNC or equivalent experience **Skills:** + Good working knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9110, Part 21 (G), Part 145, DAOS + Good working knowledge of AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan + Actively implemented structured problem solving and robust Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques eg 8D, RCCA, 5-Why + Actively implemented proactive and preventive Quality techniques + Proven background in Quality Assurance and thorough understanding of Quality tools and techniques + QMS implementation and auditing to recognised aerospace standards + Proven ability to understand and effectively flow down Customer Quality requirements and ensuring delivery of conforming products. + Excellent root cause analysis and corrective action understanding. + Core competency demonstrated within one or more of the following specialties: Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Metrology, Systems, Composites. The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.