Job Description Summary

The Quality Engineer will partner with the existing Quality Team members and the Value Stream leadership team to maintain compliance, reduce losses, and improve audit readiness. They will Proactively co-ordinate Quality Assurance and Compliance activities, providing guidance and timely support to the Values Stream personnel, ensuring root cause analysis, containment and effective corrective actions are executed.
They will build on demonstrated experience of Aerospace Regulations and requirements to support the team and work on improvement initiatives, providing a daily conduit between Site Quality Leadership and Cell based activities.

They will have ownership and management of key Quality and Compliance metrics, and proactively drive the continuous improvement of performance through hands-on engagement with the cross-functional team.

Job Description

Quality Management System

• Compile and maintain manuals and Expositions associated with the Company's Regulatory Approvals, including the documentation of Quality Plans in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) structure
• Support creation, processing, approval, verification, and publishing of QMS documentation to maintain currency
• Reviewing Regulatory and customer requirements, incorporating into the QMS, as necessary.
• Engage, support, and lead external audits by our Customers and Regulators.
• Coordinate timely responses to customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support creation, processing, approval, verification, and closure of Corrective Actions
• Support the timely updates of our business management IT systems to ensure the appropriate compliance safeguards are in place for inventory assignment and Release requirements

Authorisation Contro l:

• Manage and support stamp authorisation applications, and associated ‘on the job training’ to maintain compliant and effective Personnel Competency
• Conduct, direct and produce independent investigations into Human Factors, Quality Alerts, Corrective Actions, Notice of Escape, and Red Card, as required

Improvement

• Represent the Quality function at the Value Stream Daily Management Meetings, taking ownership and responsibility of assigned actions
• Escalate non-compliance and ageing issue resolution to Quality Leadership
• Support development and maintenance of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), providing regular reports for strategic review and action
• Develop and Deliver awareness and training sessions to support ongoing business operations or specific regulatory requirements

Audit

• Conduct Internal Audits as assigned for System, Product and Process across site
• Monitor and mentor employee’s awareness of FOD, ESD, Calibration and SMS

​Culture

• Ownership, management, and communication of Quality Metrics through standard operating rhythm
• Conduct ‘Walk the Floor’ audits and reporting of identified issues through standard operating rhythm, adjusting cadence as necessary in response to non-compliance findings
• Lead and coordinate response to QA queries and escalations from daily operating rhythm
• Develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities such as procedural changes, audit findings and 5S status through standard operating rhythm
• Any other activities in support of compliance, losses and audit readiness as assigned by Quality Leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong experience in Aviation Manufacturing or MRO environment
• Detailed working knowledge and/or experience of Aviation Regulations and Standards from bodies including CAA, EASA, FAA and CAAC
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work to timescales, achieve personal deadlines and contribute to team objectives.
• Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment, promoting inclusiveness.
• Acute attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication & facilitation skills whilst remaining extremely motivated, flexible, and determined
• Ability to consider the external impact of business activities and decisions on customers, market/industry, investors, media, government, and communities including Safety Management Systems and Human Factors
• Competent IT skills, including interaction with operational business management systems, alongside Microsoft Office applications

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Production/Maintenance Quality and/or Quality Assurance
• Detailed working knowledge of AS Standards and those of the CAA and EASA
• Understanding and/or application of requirements for Certified release of product
• Degree or HNC/HND Qualified in an Aerospace related subject
• Understanding/application of structured problem solving and Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills
• Experience of Oracle, Proficy and Tip

QA IT systems:

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called Flex Choice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No