Job summary

The purpose of this role is to support the program, industrial and quality teams to ensure surveillance KPI's are met.

Key skills required for this role

Quality Engineering within Aerospace Sector

Important

Special Processes (Heat Treat, NDT, Shot peen, Chemical Processing, Coatings, Grinding, etc.) to assess, select, and ensure ongoing compliance with new and existing suppliers

Job description

Join a prominent player in the field of aircraft landing and braking systems, recognized for its global leadership. Based at their Gloucester site. Being a hub for designing, testing, manufacturing, and assembling cutting-edge landing gear used in various commercial aircraft, as well as UK military aircraft.

Join their Quality Department at Gloucester site for an engaging and challenging opportunity.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will contribute to the program, industrial, and quality teams, ensuring the achievement of surveillance KPIs. As a part of our dynamic multi-disciplined team, your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing your expertise in Special Processes (Heat Treat, NDT, Shot peen, Chemical Processing, Coatings, Grinding, etc.) to assess, select, and ensure ongoing compliance with new and existing suppliers.
• Providing support during supplier selection and new program launches.
• Conducting investigations and formally reporting findings within the organization and to our customers using standard quality tools such as 8D, etc.
• Administering continuous improvement techniques (FMEA, Gauge R & R, SPC, etc.).
• Ensuring efficient/effective closure of RCCA.
• Supporting FAIR/DVI reviews and approvals, incorporating APQP.
• Assisting internal teams as necessary.
• Promoting and applying Lean principles in all Special Processing activities.
• Reviewing and approving manufacturing data.
• Updating and maintaining Quality systems and SharePoint sites.

What do we need from you?

• Lead Assessor qualified.
• Essential experience with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP.
• Desirable knowledge of CAA Part 21/145.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Advantageous knowledge of Landing Systems specifications/procedures/systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Analytical thinker with structured and organized work approach.
• Proficient communicator at all levels.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Commercial awareness.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a completer-finisher mindset.
• Autonomous worker providing key Supplier Support Role with minimal supervision.
• Rigorous attention to detail and quality conscious.
• Analytical skills, critical faculty, and the ability to synthesize.
• Excellent collaborative skills with flexibility, diplomacy, and resilience.