Quality Engineer - MRO

Job Description

Quality Engineer - Defence Operations

SNBG 7 - 10

Bristol

We are currently looking for an MRO Quality and Improvement Engineer Defence Operations to join Bristol Defence Assembly Operations to support the increasing demand on MRO activities.

There is a critical requirement to ensure that the external regulatory requirements associated with EASA Pt145 and UK MoD MAA MRP145 are achieved and maintained. The Quality Engineers role will support the Technical Review Committees in line with MS8 and the investigations for Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs), Manage Action Reports System (MARS) and Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA), in addition to the auditing and functional activities required.

This role is managed by the Defence MRO Quality and Certification Manager

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.

What you will be doing :

• Drive compliance to MRO regulatory requirements (EASA 145, MAA MRP145, AS9100 and AS9110)
• Participate in Defence audit programme and act as a guide for external auditors
• Function support for Technical Review Committees
• MARS Coordinator within the Value Stream
• Complete MARS/MEDA investigations within the facility and complete investigations into issues and problems raised within the Value Stream using S2 Manage Problems
• Liaise with the Containment Team to ensure non-conformance is managed as part of the 8D process
• Assess, receive and actively manage all non-conformance issues and customer returns through the SAP Quality Notification process to ensure closure within agreed timescales
• Liaise with Project Quality Engineer (PQE) role to drive engineering / process change where this is required for conformance and liaise with Project Quality Engineer (PQE) to support / lead end customer reviews
• Drive improvements within the Value Stream
• Develop internal processes to remove waste from the non-conformance management process
• Maintain visual management for all activities to clearly show activity and achievements
• Operate the following processes: E.G. S2 Manage Problems /  Control of Non-Conforming Product / Management of Undeclared Non-Conformance in Delivered Product, GP MS8 Deliver Repair and Overhaul, S2 Identify and Sentence Safety Concerns
• Typical tasks include: Functional Support to Technical Review Committees, Operate as a MARS coordinator, Undertake MARS/MEDA investigations, Complete audit and regular compliance checks
• Carry out surgery for non-conformance with containment team, Management of QNs, Non-conformance management including problem resolution, Management of customer returns resulting from supply-chain or build line non-conformance, Interfacing with PQE teams as required to ensure resolution of issues, Managing the customer returns Q-bond and resolving issues; interfacing with the PQE team where required

Position qualifications

• Non-conformance management
• Problem Resolution Process training and capability
• 8D problem resolution process
• Root-Cause analysis
• Quality ethos in all activities
• Interpersonal and influencing skills
• Data driven decision making
• Process audit and development
• Green Belt accredited beneficial
• Internal audit qualified (Lead Auditor preferred)

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

 

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Staff Grade SNBG 7 - 10

 

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

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.

Grade:  snbg 7 - 10

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

12 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date

18 Jan 2026