Quality Specialist - Rotary Wing Enterprise

Job Description
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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking a Quality Specialist to provide Quality Assurance and compliance monitoring support to the Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) programme. Based at Gosport, this is a key role in assuring the quality of aircraft maintenance activities and supporting compliance with applicable Military Aviation Authority regulations, ISO 9001, AS 9100D and AS 9110C standards.
As a programme quality focal point for RWE, you will work as part of the Vertical Lift Quality Team, reporting quality matters to the RWE Quality Lead under the direction of the Vertical Lift Quality Manager. You will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of current regulatory approvals and certifications, as well as contributing to the delivery of new approvals and accreditations as the organisation grows.
About the organisation
BDUK's Quality Management System is approved by the Military Aviation Authority and meets the requirements of the Military Aviation Authority Oversight Scheme (MAOS) and Continuing Flightworthiness Approved Organisation Scheme (CFAOS). The Quality Management System is certified to AS 9110C and AS 9100D, with additional accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 44001.
Key responsibilities

• Act as a quality point of contact for the Rotary Wing Enterprise programme.
• Provide quality input to supplier Statements of Work.
• Review and approve supplier Statements of Work and supplier deliverable artefacts.
• Ensure Quality Management System assurance through active engagement with functions supporting aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct internal audits in support of the BDUK Single Audit Schedule for MRP Part 145 and AS 9110/AS 9100.
• Complete assigned audits within agreed timescales and in accordance with the Audit Schedule.
• Support audit preparation with the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Lead ahead of external quality audits.
• Maintain regulatory approvals by monitoring and validating compliance with associated standards and requirements.
• Review compliance responses, root cause analysis and corrective action plans following internal and external audit findings.
• Contribute to the maintenance of existing certifications and support the implementation of new approvals and accreditations.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Experience in aviation quality within a regulated military or civil aerospace maintenance environment.
• Experience of conducting internal audits against formal aviation standards.
• Ability to manage audit schedules and complete assigned activities within agreed timescales.
• Willingness and ability to travel to alternative work sites across the UK when operationally required.
• A dynamic, self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage tasks and objectives independently.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Knowledge of Military Aviation Authority regulations, including MRP Part 145, MAOS or CFAOS.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, particularly AS 9110C, AS 9100D and ISO 9001.
• Experience supporting external quality audits and developing corrective action plans.
• Experience working with suppliers and reviewing supplier deliverables.

What you will contribute
You will play an important role in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting aviation safety and assuring the quality of maintenance activities across the Rotary Wing Enterprise programme. Working collaboratively with programme, supplier and quality teams, you will help sustain existing approvals while supporting the organisation's continued growth across new platforms and programmes.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
What Boeing offers you:
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 05, 2027
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.