Lead Quality Auditor

Job Description

Lead Quality Auditor

Derby

Full time/Hybrid

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Quality Auditor. This role is a core part of the Civil Aerospace Quality and Assurance function based in Derby.

In this role, you will be expected to complete Audits within our Rolls Royce domestic facilities and our suppliers as either a lead or support auditor.

This role supports our Civil, Defence and Aftermarket business and will provide a fantastic development opportunity.

The role will provide leadership, expertise, and direction on Quality to the aligned business area through a strategy of Assure, Protect and Enable, so that the business can achieve its goals, enhance its reputation and deliver customer satisfaction.

You will foster strong working relationships across all functions, you will help enable the aligned business to deliver the goal of Zero Defects through the continuous feedback of audit findings and themes, reducing the risks from technical, human and organisational factors to our products

What you will be doing:

• Lead and conduct audits internally and externally
• Conduct risk and control audits including critical part reviews
• Co-ordinate the quality-related risk assessment of the business areas in preparation of the yearly supplier audit program
• Monitor audit NCR's and corrective actions, working closely with the business to drive robust closure
• Perform auditor training, including theoretical and practical coaching of trainees and already authorised auditors. Establish training material for qualification of auditors (e.g. SABRe, AS13100, KMS, AS9100, RRMS)
• Lead improvement projects to continue to improve capability in all areas of Audit and achieve Assurance KPI's and targets.

Preferred Requirements:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.  These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Professionally qualified with relevant experience in quality and aerospace industry
• Ideally, have a broad knowledge of product through the life cycle
• Have knowledge of airworthiness regulations
• Experience of influencing and building relationships at different levels
• Ability to influence and assess the related Quality implications in a challenging operational environment
• Willing and able to conduct regular travel within the UK and overseas is essential to this role
• Well-developed customer and relationship management skills to work as part of the Business and Quality Leadership team, and with other internal and external stakeholders and other Industry bodies

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 7-10

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 

Grade- SNBG 7-10

Closing date 10th May

Contact- adam.whalley2@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

23 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

09 May 2026