Role

To continually reduce customer escapes, internal and external concessions and the overall cost of non-quality through the application of appropriate Quality and continuous improvement
   tools.
To ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures and external customer and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment and organise 5S initiatives.
To ensure adherence to the group Quality Management System and compliance to all customer and regulatory requirements including EASA Part 21, EN 9100 and NADCAP.
To prepare for and contribute to external audits with Customers and regulatory bodies.
To schedule and manage product and process audits and any resultant non-conformances and corrective actions.
To develop and lead customer escape prevention plans.
To develop and lead concession reduction plans.
To apply key quality tools such as PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, SPC and to support others in the application of these tools.

Job requirements

To develop and lead zero concessions plans for new products at entry into service.
To ensure that first article (PVI/PPAP) reports are correctly completed for any new or modified parts.
To develop and lead non quality cost (CoNQ) reduction plans.
To support Operations to eliminate waste in the production processes.
To operate within the Quality budget.
Engineering related Degree / HND, or equivalent experience
Quality assurance experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
Experience of complex problem solving and the delivery of improvement projects
Experience of the application of key quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, 8D, 6 Sigma)
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience of Quality planning for the introduction of new products
Experience of Aerospace quality standards and regulations

Our client is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

This will be a rolling 6 months contract with a view to extension and/or permanent role.