Quality Engineer

My Client is based in Gloucester and they design, test, manufacture and assemble equipment used on commercial aircraft including a range of Airbus and Boeing airlines, and UK military aircraft.

This is a challenging, but exciting opportunity to join the Quality Department.
What will I be doing?

The purpose of this role is to support the program, industrial and quality teams to ensure surveillance KPI's are met.
Working as part of a small, yet busy multi-disciplined team, you will
* Use your prior knowledge of Special Processes (Heat Treat, NDT, Shot peen, Chemical Processing, Coatings, Grinding, etc) to evaluate, select and ensure ongoing compliance to new and existing Suppliers.
* Offer support during supplier selection and new program launches
* Conduct Investigations and formally report findings using standard quality tools such as 8D, etc.
* Administer continuous Improvement Techniques (FMEA, Gauge R & R, SPC, etc)
* Ensure efficient / effective closure of RCCA
* Support FAIR / DVI reviews and approvals, incorporating APQP
* Provide support to internal teams as necessary
* Promote and use Lean principles in all Special Processing activities
* Review and approve manufacturing data
* Update and maintain Quality systems and SharePoint sites

The successful candidate will bring experience of Special Processes. This role will be both technically and business focused, working closely with Subject matter experts to define Quality standards, exception management processes, and escalation processes as well as ensuring all systems / databases are managed with updated information as necessary.

As the individual accountable for assigned areas of work, the role holder will deliver their audits in a timely manner, whilst continuing to align with all applicable stakeholders.

What we're looking for
* Lead Assessor qualified
* ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP experience essential
* CAA Part 21 / 145 desirable

PREFERRED SKILLS
* Knowledge of specifications / procedures / Systems an advantage
* Proficient in MS Office
* Analytical thinker
* Structured and organised with attention to detail
* Innovative Problem Solver
* Able to overlap tasks / multitask
* Detail oriented, self-starter, completer-finisher mind-set,
* Must be able to work autonomously providing a key Supplier Support Role with minimal supervision.
* Rigorous attention to detail and quality conscious.
* Analytical skills, critical faculty and ability to synthesize

Additional Job Information
* Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
* Profit sharing annual bonus
* Shares scheme
* Pension scheme
* Onsite subsidised canteen, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
* Free onsite parking

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.