Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a pivotal role in supporting the design, manufacture, and delivery of aerospace products that meet stringent customer and regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial part in developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems, processes, and tools, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Main Duties:
- Govern key business metrics demonstrating compliance to AS9100/AS13100/ISO9001, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA), Product and Process audits to industry standards (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100/9110/9120, CAA, EASA etc.)
- Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102
- Identify and mitigate quality risks throughout the value stream, ensuring product safety and reliability
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of quality records, inspection reports, and compliance evidence as per aerospace industry requirements
- Provide quality support to the value stream(s)
- Ensure containment for concerns are implemented and drive root cause, corrective actions using effective problem resolution methodologies such as 8Ds
- Maintain, analyse, and drive performance of key quality metrics (e.g., First Pass Yield, defect rates, audit findings) across the value stream
- Lead quality performance improvement initiatives internally and externally
- Roll-out and support the implementation of the Zero-Defect programme to reduce DPPM
- Actively engaged in Kaizen events
- Drive quality performance and compliance, meeting aerospace standards and regulatory/customer requirements
- Conduct assurance and maintain the Business Management System (BMS) in line with AS9100, AS13100, and regulatory standards
- Oversee incoming quality to ensure materials meet specifications, supporting supplier performance through collaboration, risk assessment, and problem-solving
- Monitor and report quality metrics, using data to drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
- Address customer quality concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction and trust
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Working knowledge and experience of Part 21 subpart G, ISO9001, AS9100, and AS9102
- Ability to read and interpret regulations, airworthiness directives, and technical specifications
- Comprehensive understanding of and ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Awareness of human factors principles, just culture, management system requirements, and applicable regulations
- Relevant work experience in aeronautical or equivalent industries
- Relevant engineering or technical degree, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the competent authority
- Knowledge of relevant aircraft or components from training courses or on-the-job experience
- Experience in problem resolution processes such as A3 or 8D and Root Cause Analysis tools
- Proficient in APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, Root Cause analysis
- Proven experience and success in Continuous Improvement best practices, such as Lean, Six Sigma
- SAP or similar MRP system experience
- IT literate
Desirable:
- AS/EN/JISQ 9100 Lead Auditor Certified
- Comprehensive knowledge of part 21/part 145 and AS9100/AS13100
- Knowledge and experience in Safety Management Systems
- Extensive experience in a similar role within the Aerospace or Automotive industries
- Understanding of Calibration systems
If you are a proactive and experienced Quality Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile aerospace projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team.
