Quality Engineer

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we’re shaping the future of aerospace and defence with technology that protects people and communities. We’re currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Combat Air team in Luton.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with programme and project teams to ensure delivery of high-quality products and continuous improvement across key programmes.

This is a mainly onsite role from our Luton location.

Your Impact

As a Quality Engineer, you will work as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT), collaborating across Operations, Engineering, and other key functions to:

• Provide guidance and support on all Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters.
• Contribute to the delivery of compliant, high-performance products that meet cost and safety requirements.
• Develop and align Project Assurance Plans (PAPs) with programme risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Help drive achievement of Leonardo Production System (LPS) quality goals, including KPIs related to Quality Notifications, MRBs, FRBs, etc.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production, engineering, and quality workflows.
• Participate in key meetings across departments to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives.
• Oversee and support the timely processing of concessions and production permits.
• Assist in preparing reports and quality data for programme and functional leaders.
• Support efforts to reduce Non-Conformance costs and improve root cause resolution.

What you’ll bring:

• Education or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a similarly complex or regulated industry.
• Familiarity with quality frameworks such as AS9100 / ISO9001 and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of quality tools like Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Verification, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, and First Article Inspection.
• Background in a development environment is highly advantageous
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience engaging with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid