Aerospace Quality Engineer

Company Description ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability.

At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

ALTEN is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support a major aerospace programme focused on aircraft structural panels and aerostructure components . This is a senior, supplier-facing position requiring extensive aerospace quality experience. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure manufactured components meet demanding quality, engineering and production requirements . You will take ownership of supplier quality issues, investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent product quality.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Senior

• Manage supplier quality activities relating to aircraft structural panels and components.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues .
• Investigate non-conformances, defects and production deviations .
• Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action activities.
• Review and manage NCRs and supplier quality documentation .
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality and manufacturing processes .
• Conduct supplier quality reviews, assessments and audits where required.
• Ensure suppliers meet relevant aerospace quality and engineering standards .
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement teams .
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and product quality activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring supplier quality issues.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance on complex supplier and manufacturing quality concerns.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of Quality Engineering experience .
• Mandatory Aerospace experience needed.
• Significant experience dealing directly with suppliers and supplier quality issues .
• Experience within aerostructures, aircraft structures, panels or aerospace component manufacturing .
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes .
• Experience managing non-conformances, NCRs and corrective actions .
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies .
• Experience driving supplier performance and quality improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience . Desirable

• Aircraft panels or aerostructures experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 / FAI .
• Supplier auditing or supplier development experience.
• Knowledge of APQP / PPAP within aerospace.

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals. Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today. In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent) We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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